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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.23, 1,036.77 and 419.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.23, 1,036.77 and 419.76 is: 579.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.23 : 1,036.77 = 419.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.23/1,036.77 = 419.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.23x = 1,036.77 × 419.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.23x = 435,194.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,194.58/751.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.31

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