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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.04, 1,041.91 and 418.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.04, 1,041.91 and 418.93 is: 578.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.04 : 1,041.91 = 418.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.04/1,041.91 = 418.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.04x = 1,041.91 × 418.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.04x = 436,487.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,487.36/755.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.10

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