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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.58, 1,036.93 and 419.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.58, 1,036.93 and 419.93 is: 579.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.58 : 1,036.93 = 419.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.58/1,036.93 = 419.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.58x = 1,036.93 × 419.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.58x = 435,439.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,439.56/751.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.37

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