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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.66, 1,038.70 and 421.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.66, 1,038.70 and 421.09 is: 581.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.66 : 1,038.70 = 421.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.66/1,038.70 = 421.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.66x = 1,038.70 × 421.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.66x = 437,381.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,381.74/752.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.11

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