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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.72, 1,042.91 and 419.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.72, 1,042.91 and 419.60 is: 579.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.72 : 1,042.91 = 419.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.72/1,042.91 = 419.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.72x = 1,042.91 × 419.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.72x = 437,605.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,605.04/755.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.06

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