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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.08, 1,036.40 and 419.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.08, 1,036.40 and 419.48 is: 578.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.08 : 1,036.40 = 419.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.08/1,036.40 = 419.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.08x = 1,036.40 × 419.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.08x = 434,749.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,749.07/751.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.83

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