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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.17, 1,037.93 and 420.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.17, 1,037.93 and 420.57 is: 580.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.17 : 1,037.93 = 420.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.17/1,037.93 = 420.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.17x = 1,037.93 × 420.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.17x = 436,522.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,522.22/752.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.35

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