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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.81, 1,036.13 and 414.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.81, 1,036.13 and 414.73 is: 572.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.81 : 1,036.13 = 414.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.81/1,036.13 = 414.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.81x = 1,036.13 × 414.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.81x = 429,706.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,706.94/750.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.33

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