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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.14, 1,038.02 and 420.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.14, 1,038.02 and 420.56 is: 580.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.14 : 1,038.02 = 420.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.14/1,038.02 = 420.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.14x = 1,038.02 × 420.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.14x = 436,549.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,549.69/752.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.41

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