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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.60, 1,035.84 and 419.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.60, 1,035.84 and 419.04 is: 578.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.60 : 1,035.84 = 419.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.60/1,035.84 = 419.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.60x = 1,035.84 × 419.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.60x = 434,057.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,057.61/750.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.28

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