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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.82, 1,038.82 and 421.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.82, 1,038.82 and 421.29 is: 581.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.82 : 1,038.82 = 421.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.82/1,038.82 = 421.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.82x = 1,038.82 × 421.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.82x = 437,644.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,644.48/752.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.34

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