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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.60, 1,042.79 and 419.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.60, 1,042.79 and 419.51 is: 578.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.60 : 1,042.79 = 419.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.60/1,042.79 = 419.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.60x = 1,042.79 × 419.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.60x = 437,461.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,461.34/755.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.96

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