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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.89, 1,038.99 and 421.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.89, 1,038.99 and 421.32 is: 581.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.89 : 1,038.99 = 421.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.89/1,038.99 = 421.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.89x = 1,038.99 × 421.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.89x = 437,747.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,747.27/752.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.42

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