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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.90, 1,039.03 and 421.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.90, 1,039.03 and 421.35 is: 581.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.90 : 1,039.03 = 421.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.90/1,039.03 = 421.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.90x = 1,039.03 × 421.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.90x = 437,795.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,795.29/752.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.48

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