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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.36, 1,038.28 and 420.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.36, 1,038.28 and 420.88 is: 580.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.36 : 1,038.28 = 420.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.36/1,038.28 = 420.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.36x = 1,038.28 × 420.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.36x = 436,991.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,991.29/752.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.83

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