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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.64, 1,037.23 and 420

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.64, 1,037.23 and 420 is: 579.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.64 : 1,037.23 = 420 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.64/1,037.23 = 420/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.64x = 1,037.23 × 420
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.64x = 435,635.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,635.55/751.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.58

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