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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.15, 1,036.39 and 419.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.15, 1,036.39 and 419.50 is: 578.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.15 : 1,036.39 = 419.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.15/1,036.39 = 419.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.15x = 1,036.39 × 419.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.15x = 434,765.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,765.61/751.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.80

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