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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.84, 1,037.58 and 420.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.84, 1,037.58 and 420.26 is: 579.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.84 : 1,037.58 = 420.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.84/1,037.58 = 420.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.84x = 1,037.58 × 420.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.84x = 436,051.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,051.27/751.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.98

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