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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.97, 1,037.72 and 420.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.97, 1,037.72 and 420.38 is: 580.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.97 : 1,037.72 = 420.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.97/1,037.72 = 420.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.97x = 1,037.72 × 420.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.97x = 436,234.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,234.63/751.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.12

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