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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.61, 1,037.21 and 420.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.61, 1,037.21 and 420.03 is: 579.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.61 : 1,037.21 = 420.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.61/1,037.21 = 420.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.61x = 1,037.21 × 420.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.61x = 435,657.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,657.22/751.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.63

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