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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.33, 1,036.72 and 419.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.33, 1,036.72 and 419.73 is: 579.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.33 : 1,036.72 = 419.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.33/1,036.72 = 419.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.33x = 1,036.72 × 419.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.33x = 435,146.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,146.13/751.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.17

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