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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.24, 1,036.74 and 419.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.24, 1,036.74 and 419.65 is: 579.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.24 : 1,036.74 = 419.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.24/1,036.74 = 419.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.24x = 1,036.74 × 419.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.24x = 435,067.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,067.94/751.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.13

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