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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.92, 1,039.10 and 421.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.92, 1,039.10 and 421.40 is: 581.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.92 : 1,039.10 = 421.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.92/1,039.10 = 421.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.92x = 1,039.10 × 421.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.92x = 437,880.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,880.79/752.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.58

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