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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.93, 1,038.95 and 421.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.93, 1,038.95 and 421.27 is: 581.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.93 : 1,038.95 = 421.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.93/1,038.95 = 421.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.93x = 1,038.95 × 421.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.93x = 437,676.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,676.36/752.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.30

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