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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.70, 1,038.63 and 421.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.70, 1,038.63 and 421.11 is: 581.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.70 : 1,038.63 = 421.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.70/1,038.63 = 421.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.70x = 1,038.63 × 421.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.70x = 437,377.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,377.48/752.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.08

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