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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.34, 1,038.18 and 420.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.34, 1,038.18 and 420.76 is: 580.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.34 : 1,038.18 = 420.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.34/1,038.18 = 420.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.34x = 1,038.18 × 420.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.34x = 436,819.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,819.92/752.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.62

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