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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.08, 1,037.72 and 420.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.08, 1,037.72 and 420.50 is: 580.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.08 : 1,037.72 = 420.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.08/1,037.72 = 420.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.08x = 1,037.72 × 420.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.08x = 436,361.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,361.26/752.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.21

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