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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.37, 1,038.24 and 420.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.37, 1,038.24 and 420.81 is: 580.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.37 : 1,038.24 = 420.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.37/1,038.24 = 420.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.37x = 1,038.24 × 420.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.37x = 436,901.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,901.77/752.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.70

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