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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.26, 1,040.83 and 418.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.26, 1,040.83 and 418.14 is: 577.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.26 : 1,040.83 = 418.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.26/1,040.83 = 418.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.26x = 1,040.83 × 418.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.26x = 435,212.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,212.66/754.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.01

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