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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.66, 1,036.01 and 419.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.66, 1,036.01 and 419.11 is: 578.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.66 : 1,036.01 = 419.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.66/1,036.01 = 419.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.66x = 1,036.01 × 419.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.66x = 434,196.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,196.97/750.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.42

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