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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.79, 1,041.59 and 418.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.79, 1,041.59 and 418.67 is: 577.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.79 : 1,041.59 = 418.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.79/1,041.59 = 418.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.79x = 1,041.59 × 418.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.79x = 436,082.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,082.49/754.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.76

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