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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.09, 1,037.93 and 420.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.09, 1,037.93 and 420.51 is: 580.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.09 : 1,037.93 = 420.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.09/1,037.93 = 420.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.09x = 1,037.93 × 420.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.09x = 436,452.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,452.65/752.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.32

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