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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.38, 1,038.29 and 420.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.38, 1,038.29 and 420.81 is: 580.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.38 : 1,038.29 = 420.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.38/1,038.29 = 420.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.38x = 1,038.29 × 420.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.38x = 436,916.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,916.82/752.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.71

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