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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.26, 1,038.08 and 420.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.26, 1,038.08 and 420.62 is: 580.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.26 : 1,038.08 = 420.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.26/1,038.08 = 420.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.26x = 1,038.08 × 420.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.26x = 436,637.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,637.70/752.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.44

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