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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.10, 1,037.87 and 420.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.10, 1,037.87 and 420.53 is: 580.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.10 : 1,037.87 = 420.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.10/1,037.87 = 420.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.10x = 1,037.87 × 420.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.10x = 436,448.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,448.18/752.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.31

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