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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.23, 1,036.74 and 419.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.23, 1,036.74 and 419.72 is: 579.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.23 : 1,036.74 = 419.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.23/1,036.74 = 419.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.23x = 1,036.74 × 419.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.23x = 435,135.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,135.33/751.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.23

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