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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.12, 1,042.04 and 419.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.12, 1,042.04 and 419.01 is: 578.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.12 : 1,042.04 = 419.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.12/1,042.04 = 419.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.12x = 1,042.04 × 419.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.12x = 436,625.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,625.18/755.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.22

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