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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.06, 1,036.46 and 419.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.06, 1,036.46 and 419.50 is: 578.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.06 : 1,036.46 = 419.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.06/1,036.46 = 419.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.06x = 1,036.46 × 419.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.06x = 434,794.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,794.97/751.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.91

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