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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.59, 1,037.20 and 420.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.59, 1,037.20 and 420.02 is: 579.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.59 : 1,037.20 = 420.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.59/1,037.20 = 420.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.59x = 1,037.20 × 420.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.59x = 435,644.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,644.74/751.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.63

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