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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.68, 1,035.73 and 419.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.68, 1,035.73 and 419.11 is: 578.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.68 : 1,035.73 = 419.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.68/1,035.73 = 419.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.68x = 1,035.73 × 419.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.68x = 434,082.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,082.73/750.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.25

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