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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752, 1,037.72 and 420.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752, 1,037.72 and 420.44 is: 580.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752 : 1,037.72 = 420.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752/1,037.72 = 420.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752x = 1,037.72 × 420.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752x = 436,299.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,299.00/752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.18

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