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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.79, 1,037.45 and 420.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.79, 1,037.45 and 420.25 is: 579.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.79 : 1,037.45 = 420.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.79/1,037.45 = 420.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.79x = 1,037.45 × 420.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.79x = 435,986.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,986.26/751.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.93

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