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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.21, 1,037.96 and 420.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.21, 1,037.96 and 420.63 is: 580.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.21 : 1,037.96 = 420.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.21/1,037.96 = 420.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.21x = 1,037.96 × 420.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.21x = 436,597.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,597.11/752.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.42

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