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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.86, 1,037.57 and 420.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.86, 1,037.57 and 420.29 is: 580.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.86 : 1,037.57 = 420.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.86/1,037.57 = 420.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.86x = 1,037.57 × 420.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.86x = 436,080.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,080.30/751.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.00

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