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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.80, 1,037.56 and 420.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.80, 1,037.56 and 420.20 is: 579.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.80 : 1,037.56 = 420.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.80/1,037.56 = 420.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.80x = 1,037.56 × 420.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.80x = 435,982.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,982.71/751.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.92

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