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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.92, 1,036.34 and 419.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.92, 1,036.34 and 419.46 is: 578.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.92 : 1,036.34 = 419.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.92/1,036.34 = 419.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.92x = 1,036.34 × 419.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.92x = 434,703.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,703.18/750.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.89

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