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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.45, 1,037.01 and 419.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.45, 1,037.01 and 419.90 is: 579.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.45 : 1,037.01 = 419.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.45/1,037.01 = 419.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.45x = 1,037.01 × 419.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.45x = 435,440.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,440.50/751.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.47

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