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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.99, 1,039.13 and 421.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.99, 1,039.13 and 421.41 is: 581.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.99 : 1,039.13 = 421.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.99/1,039.13 = 421.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.99x = 1,039.13 × 421.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.99x = 437,897.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,897.67/752.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.55

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