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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.64, 1,038.49 and 421.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.64, 1,038.49 and 421.03 is: 580.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.64 : 1,038.49 = 421.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.64/1,038.49 = 421.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.64x = 1,038.49 × 421.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.64x = 437,235.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,235.44/752.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.94

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