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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.85, 1,036.13 and 419.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.85, 1,036.13 and 419.31 is: 578.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.85 : 1,036.13 = 419.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.85/1,036.13 = 419.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.85x = 1,036.13 × 419.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.85x = 434,459.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,459.67/750.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.62

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