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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.51, 1,038.54 and 421.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.51, 1,038.54 and 421.02 is: 581.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.51 : 1,038.54 = 421.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.51/1,038.54 = 421.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.51x = 1,038.54 × 421.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.51x = 437,246.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,246.11/752.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.05

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