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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.71, 1,037.28 and 420.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.71, 1,037.28 and 420.15 is: 579.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.71 : 1,037.28 = 420.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.71/1,037.28 = 420.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.71x = 1,037.28 × 420.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.71x = 435,813.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,813.19/751.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.76

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