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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.62, 1,037.28 and 420.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.62, 1,037.28 and 420.06 is: 579.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.62 : 1,037.28 = 420.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.62/1,037.28 = 420.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.62x = 1,037.28 × 420.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.62x = 435,719.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,719.84/751.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.71

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