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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.91, 1,039.08 and 421.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.91, 1,039.08 and 421.38 is: 581.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.91 : 1,039.08 = 421.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.91/1,039.08 = 421.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.91x = 1,039.08 × 421.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.91x = 437,847.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,847.53/752.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.54

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