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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.18, 1,036.56 and 419.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.18, 1,036.56 and 419.59 is: 579.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.18 : 1,036.56 = 419.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.18/1,036.56 = 419.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.18x = 1,036.56 × 419.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.18x = 434,930.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,930.21/751.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.00

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