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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.73, 1,038.77 and 421.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.73, 1,038.77 and 421.16 is: 581.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.73 : 1,038.77 = 421.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.73/1,038.77 = 421.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.73x = 1,038.77 × 421.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.73x = 437,486.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,486.27/752.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.20

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