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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.82, 1,037.50 and 420.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.82, 1,037.50 and 420.24 is: 579.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.82 : 1,037.50 = 420.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.82/1,037.50 = 420.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.82x = 1,037.50 × 420.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.82x = 436,002.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,002.64/751.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.93

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