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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.60, 1,035.87 and 419.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.60, 1,035.87 and 419.08 is: 578.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.60 : 1,035.87 = 419.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.60/1,035.87 = 419.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.60x = 1,035.87 × 419.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.60x = 434,112.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,112.40/750.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.35

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