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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.58, 1,038.62 and 421.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.58, 1,038.62 and 421.01 is: 581.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.58 : 1,038.62 = 421.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.58/1,038.62 = 421.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.58x = 1,038.62 × 421.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.58x = 437,262.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,262.11/752.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.02

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