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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.50, 1,037.10 and 419.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.50, 1,037.10 and 419.97 is: 579.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.50 : 1,037.10 = 419.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.50/1,037.10 = 419.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.50x = 1,037.10 × 419.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.50x = 435,550.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,550.89/751.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.58

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