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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.28, 1,038.04 and 420.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.28, 1,038.04 and 420.72 is: 580.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.28 : 1,038.04 = 420.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.28/1,038.04 = 420.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.28x = 1,038.04 × 420.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.28x = 436,724.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,724.19/752.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.53

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