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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.55, 1,037.10 and 419.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.55, 1,037.10 and 419.96 is: 579.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.55 : 1,037.10 = 419.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.55/1,037.10 = 419.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.55x = 1,037.10 × 419.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.55x = 435,535.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,535.33/751.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.52

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