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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.51, 1,038.48 and 420.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.51, 1,038.48 and 420.98 is: 580.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.51 : 1,038.48 = 420.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.51/1,038.48 = 420.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.51x = 1,038.48 × 420.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.51x = 437,179.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,179.31/752.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.96

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