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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.12, 1,036.49 and 419.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.12, 1,036.49 and 419.54 is: 578.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.12 : 1,036.49 = 419.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.12/1,036.49 = 419.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.12x = 1,036.49 × 419.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.12x = 434,844.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,844.88/751.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.93

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