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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.75, 1,036.03 and 419.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.75, 1,036.03 and 419.16 is: 578.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.75 : 1,036.03 = 419.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.75/1,036.03 = 419.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.75x = 1,036.03 × 419.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.75x = 434,262.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,262.33/750.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.44

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