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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.06, 1,037.83 and 420.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.06, 1,037.83 and 420.49 is: 580.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.06 : 1,037.83 = 420.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.06/1,037.83 = 420.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.06x = 1,037.83 × 420.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.06x = 436,397.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,397.14/752.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.27

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