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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.78, 1,036.01 and 419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.78, 1,036.01 and 419.20 is: 578.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.78 : 1,036.01 = 419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.78/1,036.01 = 419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.78x = 1,036.01 × 419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.78x = 434,293.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,293.85/750.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.46

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