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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.05, 1,041.95 and 414.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.05, 1,041.95 and 414.37 is: 571.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.05 : 1,041.95 = 414.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.05/1,041.95 = 414.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.05x = 1,041.95 × 414.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.05x = 431,752.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,752.82/755.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.82

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