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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.75, 1,037.41 and 420.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.75, 1,037.41 and 420.19 is: 579.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.75 : 1,037.41 = 420.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.75/1,037.41 = 420.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.75x = 1,037.41 × 420.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.75x = 435,905.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,905.66/751.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.86

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