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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.35, 1,042.40 and 419.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.35, 1,042.40 and 419.24 is: 578.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.35 : 1,042.40 = 419.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.35/1,042.40 = 419.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.35x = 1,042.40 × 419.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.35x = 437,015.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,015.78/755.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.56

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