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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.92, 1,041.76 and 418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.92, 1,041.76 and 418.80 is: 577.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.92 : 1,041.76 = 418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.92/1,041.76 = 418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.92x = 1,041.76 × 418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.92x = 436,289.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,289.09/754.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.93

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