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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.90, 1,039.02 and 421.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.90, 1,039.02 and 421.32 is: 581.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.90 : 1,039.02 = 421.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.90/1,039.02 = 421.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.90x = 1,039.02 × 421.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.90x = 437,757.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,757.80/752.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.43

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