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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.50, 1,037.15 and 420.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.50, 1,037.15 and 420.01 is: 579.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.50 : 1,037.15 = 420.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.50/1,037.15 = 420.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.50x = 1,037.15 × 420.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.50x = 435,615.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,615.53/751.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.66

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