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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.74, 1,037.31 and 420.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.74, 1,037.31 and 420.18 is: 579.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.74 : 1,037.31 = 420.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.74/1,037.31 = 420.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.74x = 1,037.31 × 420.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.74x = 435,856.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,856.92/751.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.80

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