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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.61, 1,035.78 and 419.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.61, 1,035.78 and 419.02 is: 578.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.61 : 1,035.78 = 419.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.61/1,035.78 = 419.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.61x = 1,035.78 × 419.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.61x = 434,012.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,012.54/750.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.21

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