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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.96, 1,037.59 and 420.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.96, 1,037.59 and 420.33 is: 579.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.96 : 1,037.59 = 420.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.96/1,037.59 = 420.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.96x = 1,037.59 × 420.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.96x = 436,130.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,130.20/751.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.99

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