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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.91, 1,037.52 and 420.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.91, 1,037.52 and 420.27 is: 579.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.91 : 1,037.52 = 420.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.91/1,037.52 = 420.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.91x = 1,037.52 × 420.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.91x = 436,038.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,038.53/751.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.91

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