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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.94, 1,036.23 and 419.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.94, 1,036.23 and 419.35 is: 578.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.94 : 1,036.23 = 419.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.94/1,036.23 = 419.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.94x = 1,036.23 × 419.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.94x = 434,543.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,543.05/750.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.67

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