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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.94, 1,039.08 and 421.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.94, 1,039.08 and 421.37 is: 581.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.94 : 1,039.08 = 421.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.94/1,039.08 = 421.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.94x = 1,039.08 × 421.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.94x = 437,831.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,831.94/752.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.50

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