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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.90, 1,036.28 and 419.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.90, 1,036.28 and 419.34 is: 578.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.90 : 1,036.28 = 419.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.90/1,036.28 = 419.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.90x = 1,036.28 × 419.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.90x = 434,553.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,553.66/750.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.71

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