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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.58, 1,037.22 and 420.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.58, 1,037.22 and 420.01 is: 579.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.58 : 1,037.22 = 420.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.58/1,037.22 = 420.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.58x = 1,037.22 × 420.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.58x = 435,642.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,642.77/751.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.64

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