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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.48, 1,038.38 and 420.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.48, 1,038.38 and 420.90 is: 580.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.48 : 1,038.38 = 420.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.48/1,038.38 = 420.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.48x = 1,038.38 × 420.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.48x = 437,054.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,054.14/752.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.82

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