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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.73, 1,037.34 and 420.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.73, 1,037.34 and 420.17 is: 579.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.73 : 1,037.34 = 420.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.73/1,037.34 = 420.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.73x = 1,037.34 × 420.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.73x = 435,853.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,853.96/751.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.81

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