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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.83, 1,037.45 and 420.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.83, 1,037.45 and 420.23 is: 579.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.83 : 1,037.45 = 420.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.83/1,037.45 = 420.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.83x = 1,037.45 × 420.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.83x = 435,960.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,960.33/751.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.87

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