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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.70, 1,037.38 and 420.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.70, 1,037.38 and 420.13 is: 579.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.70 : 1,037.38 = 420.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.70/1,037.38 = 420.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.70x = 1,037.38 × 420.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.70x = 435,834.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,834.46/751.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.80

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