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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.62, 1,038.72 and 421.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.62, 1,038.72 and 421.07 is: 581.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.62 : 1,038.72 = 421.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.62/1,038.72 = 421.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.62x = 1,038.72 × 421.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.62x = 437,373.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,373.83/752.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.14

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