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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.94, 1,037.70 and 420.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.94, 1,037.70 and 420.42 is: 580.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.94 : 1,037.70 = 420.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.94/1,037.70 = 420.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.94x = 1,037.70 × 420.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.94x = 436,269.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,269.83/751.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.19

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