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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.11, 1,036.51 and 419.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.11, 1,036.51 and 419.55 is: 578.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.11 : 1,036.51 = 419.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.11/1,036.51 = 419.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.11x = 1,036.51 × 419.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.11x = 434,867.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,867.77/751.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.97

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