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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.36, 1,036.86 and 419.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.36, 1,036.86 and 419.77 is: 579.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.36 : 1,036.86 = 419.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.36/1,036.86 = 419.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.36x = 1,036.86 × 419.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.36x = 435,242.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,242.72/751.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.27

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