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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.60, 1,038.53 and 420.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.60, 1,038.53 and 420.99 is: 580.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.60 : 1,038.53 = 420.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.60/1,038.53 = 420.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.60x = 1,038.53 × 420.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.60x = 437,208.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,208.64/752.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.93

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