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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.55, 1,037.16 and 420.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.55, 1,037.16 and 420.00 is: 579.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.55 : 1,037.16 = 420.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.55/1,037.16 = 420.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.55x = 1,037.16 × 420.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.55x = 435,604.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,604.89/751.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.61

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