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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.47, 1,037.03 and 419.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.47, 1,037.03 and 419.88 is: 579.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.47 : 1,037.03 = 419.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.47/1,037.03 = 419.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.47x = 1,037.03 × 419.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.47x = 435,426.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,426.06/751.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.43

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