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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.33, 1,038.26 and 420.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.33, 1,038.26 and 420.84 is: 580.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.33 : 1,038.26 = 420.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.33/1,038.26 = 420.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.33x = 1,038.26 × 420.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.33x = 436,939.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,939.23/752.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.78

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