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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.03, 1,036.42 and 419.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.03, 1,036.42 and 419.46 is: 578.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.03 : 1,036.42 = 419.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.03/1,036.42 = 419.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.03x = 1,036.42 × 419.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.03x = 434,736.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,736.73/751.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.85

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