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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.72, 1,037.33 and 420.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.72, 1,037.33 and 420.13 is: 579.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.72 : 1,037.33 = 420.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.72/1,037.33 = 420.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.72x = 1,037.33 × 420.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.72x = 435,813.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,813.45/751.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.76

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