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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.31, 1,038.17 and 420.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.31, 1,038.17 and 420.73 is: 580.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.31 : 1,038.17 = 420.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.31/1,038.17 = 420.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.31x = 1,038.17 × 420.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.31x = 436,787.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,787.72/752.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.60

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