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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.42, 1,038.32 and 420.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.42, 1,038.32 and 420.86 is: 580.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.42 : 1,038.32 = 420.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.42/1,038.32 = 420.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.42x = 1,038.32 × 420.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.42x = 436,981.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,981.11/752.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.77

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