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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.23, 1,036.70 and 419.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.23, 1,036.70 and 419.68 is: 579.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.23 : 1,036.70 = 419.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.23/1,036.70 = 419.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.23x = 1,036.70 × 419.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.23x = 435,082.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,082.26/751.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.16

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