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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.76, 1,035.99 and 414.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.76, 1,035.99 and 414.64 is: 572.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.76 : 1,035.99 = 414.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.76/1,035.99 = 414.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.76x = 1,035.99 × 414.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.76x = 429,567.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,567.10/750.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.18

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