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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.54, 1,037.18 and 419.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.54, 1,037.18 and 419.98 is: 579.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.54 : 1,037.18 = 419.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.54/1,037.18 = 419.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.54x = 1,037.18 × 419.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.54x = 435,594.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,594.86/751.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.60

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