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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.46, 1,038.36 and 420.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.46, 1,038.36 and 420.90 is: 580.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.46 : 1,038.36 = 420.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.46/1,038.36 = 420.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.46x = 1,038.36 × 420.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.46x = 437,045.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,045.72/752.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.82

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