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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.21, 1,036.54 and 419.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.21, 1,036.54 and 419.58 is: 578.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.21 : 1,036.54 = 419.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.21/1,036.54 = 419.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.21x = 1,036.54 × 419.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.21x = 434,911.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,911.45/751.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.95

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