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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.63, 1,035.83 and 419.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.63, 1,035.83 and 419.09 is: 578.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.63 : 1,035.83 = 419.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.63/1,035.83 = 419.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.63x = 1,035.83 × 419.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.63x = 434,103.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,103.90/750.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.32

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