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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.98, 1,038.98 and 421.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.98, 1,038.98 and 421.34 is: 581.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.98 : 1,038.98 = 421.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.98/1,038.98 = 421.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.98x = 1,038.98 × 421.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.98x = 437,763.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,763.83/752.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.38

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