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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.25, 1,036.68 and 419.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.25, 1,036.68 and 419.66 is: 579.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.25 : 1,036.68 = 419.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.25/1,036.68 = 419.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.25x = 1,036.68 × 419.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.25x = 435,058.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,058.07/751.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.12

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