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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.92, 1,037.68 and 420.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.92, 1,037.68 and 420.34 is: 580.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.92 : 1,037.68 = 420.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.92/1,037.68 = 420.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.92x = 1,037.68 × 420.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.92x = 436,178.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,178.41/751.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.09

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