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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.88, 1,036.14 and 419.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.88, 1,036.14 and 419.25 is: 578.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.88 : 1,036.14 = 419.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.88/1,036.14 = 419.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.88x = 1,036.14 × 419.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.88x = 434,401.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,401.70/750.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.52

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