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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.57, 1,038.53 and 420.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.57, 1,038.53 and 420.97 is: 580.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.57 : 1,038.53 = 420.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.57/1,038.53 = 420.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.57x = 1,038.53 × 420.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.57x = 437,189.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,189.97/752.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.93

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