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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.68, 1,035.94 and 419.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.68, 1,035.94 and 419.12 is: 578.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.68 : 1,035.94 = 419.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.68/1,035.94 = 419.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.68x = 1,035.94 × 419.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.68x = 434,183.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,183.17/750.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.39

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