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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.47, 1,036.96 and 419.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.47, 1,036.96 and 419.91 is: 579.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.47 : 1,036.96 = 419.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.47/1,036.96 = 419.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.47x = 1,036.96 × 419.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.47x = 435,429.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,429.87/751.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.44

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