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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.96, 1,037.74 and 420.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.96, 1,037.74 and 420.39 is: 580.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.96 : 1,037.74 = 420.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.96/1,037.74 = 420.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.96x = 1,037.74 × 420.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.96x = 436,249.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,249.28/751.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.15

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