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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.89, 1,036.12 and 419.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.89, 1,036.12 and 419.27 is: 578.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.89 : 1,036.12 = 419.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.89/1,036.12 = 419.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.89x = 1,036.12 × 419.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.89x = 434,414.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,414.03/750.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.53

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