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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.64, 1,036 and 419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.64, 1,036 and 419.20 is: 578.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.64 : 1,036 = 419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.64/1,036 = 419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.64x = 1,036 × 419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.64x = 434,291.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,291.20/750.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.56

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