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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.25, 1,040.85 and 418.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.25, 1,040.85 and 418.19 is: 577.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.25 : 1,040.85 = 418.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.25/1,040.85 = 418.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.25x = 1,040.85 × 418.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.25x = 435,267.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,267.86/754.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.09

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