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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.77, 1,037.43 and 420.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.77, 1,037.43 and 420.12 is: 579.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.77 : 1,037.43 = 420.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.77/1,037.43 = 420.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.77x = 1,037.43 × 420.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.77x = 435,845.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,845.09/751.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.76

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