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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.08, 1,036.44 and 419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.08, 1,036.44 and 419.52 is: 578.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.08 : 1,036.44 = 419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.08/1,036.44 = 419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.08x = 1,036.44 × 419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.08x = 434,807.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,807.31/751.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.91

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