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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.84, 1,036.24 and 419.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.84, 1,036.24 and 419.38 is: 578.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.84 : 1,036.24 = 419.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.84/1,036.24 = 419.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.84x = 1,036.24 × 419.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.84x = 434,578.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,578.33/750.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.79

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