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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.10, 1,037.86 and 420.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.10, 1,037.86 and 420.46 is: 580.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.10 : 1,037.86 = 420.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.10/1,037.86 = 420.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.10x = 1,037.86 × 420.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.10x = 436,378.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,378.62/752.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.21

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