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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.75, 1,038.79 and 421.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.75, 1,038.79 and 421.18 is: 581.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.75 : 1,038.79 = 421.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.75/1,038.79 = 421.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.75x = 1,038.79 × 421.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.75x = 437,515.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,515.50/752.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.22

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