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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.71, 1,036.02 and 419.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.71, 1,036.02 and 419.14 is: 578.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.71 : 1,036.02 = 419.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.71/1,036.02 = 419.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.71x = 1,036.02 × 419.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.71x = 434,230.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,230.15/750.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.43

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