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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.06, 1,036.38 and 419.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.06, 1,036.38 and 419.44 is: 578.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.06 : 1,036.38 = 419.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.06/1,036.38 = 419.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.06x = 1,036.38 × 419.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.06x = 434,699.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,699.23/751.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.78

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