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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.12, 1,037.90 and 420.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.12, 1,037.90 and 420.52 is: 580.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.12 : 1,037.90 = 420.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.12/1,037.90 = 420.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.12x = 1,037.90 × 420.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.12x = 436,457.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,457.71/752.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.30

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