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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.66, 1,037.32 and 420.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.66, 1,037.32 and 420.17 is: 579.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.66 : 1,037.32 = 420.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.66/1,037.32 = 420.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.66x = 1,037.32 × 420.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.66x = 435,850.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,850.74/751.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.85

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