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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.74, 1,035.99 and 419.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.74, 1,035.99 and 419.13 is: 578.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.74 : 1,035.99 = 419.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.74/1,035.99 = 419.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.74x = 1,035.99 × 419.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.74x = 434,214.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,214.49/750.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.39

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