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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.71, 1,037.35 and 420.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.71, 1,037.35 and 420.14 is: 579.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.71 : 1,037.35 = 420.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.71/1,037.35 = 420.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.71x = 1,037.35 × 420.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.71x = 435,827.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,827.57/751.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.78

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