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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.97, 1,036.31 and 414.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.97, 1,036.31 and 414.89 is: 572.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.97 : 1,036.31 = 414.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.97/1,036.31 = 414.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.97x = 1,036.31 × 414.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.97x = 429,955.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,955.69/750.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.54

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