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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.24, 1,040.85 and 418.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.24, 1,040.85 and 418.17 is: 577.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.24 : 1,040.85 = 418.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.24/1,040.85 = 418.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.24x = 1,040.85 × 418.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.24x = 435,247.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,247.07/754.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.07

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