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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.01, 1,037.79 and 420.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.01, 1,037.79 and 420.48 is: 580.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.01 : 1,037.79 = 420.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.01/1,037.79 = 420.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.01x = 1,037.79 × 420.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.01x = 436,369.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,369.94/752.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.27

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