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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.50, 1,038.42 and 420.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.50, 1,038.42 and 420.92 is: 580.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.50 : 1,038.42 = 420.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.50/1,038.42 = 420.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.50x = 1,038.42 × 420.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.50x = 437,091.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,091.75/752.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.85

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