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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.63, 1,037.20 and 420.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.63, 1,037.20 and 420.09 is: 579.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.63 : 1,037.20 = 420.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.63/1,037.20 = 420.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.63x = 1,037.20 × 420.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.63x = 435,717.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,717.35/751.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.70

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