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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.68, 1,037.21 and 420.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.68, 1,037.21 and 420.05 is: 579.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.68 : 1,037.21 = 420.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.68/1,037.21 = 420.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.68x = 1,037.21 × 420.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.68x = 435,680.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,680.55/751.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.61

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