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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.53, 1,037.10 and 419.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.53, 1,037.10 and 419.99 is: 579.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.53 : 1,037.10 = 419.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.53/1,037.10 = 419.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.53x = 1,037.10 × 419.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.53x = 435,569.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,569.04/751.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.58

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