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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.54, 1,037.14 and 420.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.54, 1,037.14 and 420.00 is: 579.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.54 : 1,037.14 = 420.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.54/1,037.14 = 420.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.54x = 1,037.14 × 420.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.54x = 435,591.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,591.51/751.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.60

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