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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.08, 1,036.55 and 419.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.08, 1,036.55 and 419.51 is: 578.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.08 : 1,036.55 = 419.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.08/1,036.55 = 419.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.08x = 1,036.55 × 419.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.08x = 434,835.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,835.81/751.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.95

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