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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.74, 1,035.97 and 419.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.74, 1,035.97 and 419.16 is: 578.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.74 : 1,035.97 = 419.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.74/1,035.97 = 419.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.74x = 1,035.97 × 419.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.74x = 434,237.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,237.19/750.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.41

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