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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.01, 1,037.73 and 420.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.01, 1,037.73 and 420.37 is: 580.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.01 : 1,037.73 = 420.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.01/1,037.73 = 420.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.01x = 1,037.73 × 420.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.01x = 436,230.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,230.56/752.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.09

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