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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.40, 1,038.17 and 420.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.40, 1,038.17 and 420.77 is: 580.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.40 : 1,038.17 = 420.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.40/1,038.17 = 420.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.40x = 1,038.17 × 420.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.40x = 436,823.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,823.50/752.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.57

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