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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.86, 1,039.04 and 421.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.86, 1,039.04 and 421.30 is: 581.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.86 : 1,039.04 = 421.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.86/1,039.04 = 421.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.86x = 1,039.04 × 421.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.86x = 437,747.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,747.55/752.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.45

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