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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.39, 1,038.26 and 420.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.39, 1,038.26 and 420.80 is: 580.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.39 : 1,038.26 = 420.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.39/1,038.26 = 420.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.39x = 1,038.26 × 420.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.39x = 436,903.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,903.46/752.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.69

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