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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.62, 1,038.56 and 421.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.62, 1,038.56 and 421.04 is: 581.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.62 : 1,038.56 = 421.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.62/1,038.56 = 421.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.62x = 1,038.56 × 421.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.62x = 437,275.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,275.30/752.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.00

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