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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.24, 1,038 and 420.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.24, 1,038 and 420.56 is: 580.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.24 : 1,038 = 420.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.24/1,038 = 420.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.24x = 1,038 × 420.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.24x = 436,541.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,541.28/752.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.32

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