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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.34, 1,041.02 and 418.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.34, 1,041.02 and 418.23 is: 577.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.34 : 1,041.02 = 418.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.34/1,041.02 = 418.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.34x = 1,041.02 × 418.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.34x = 435,383.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,383.70/754.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.18

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