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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753, 1,039.08 and 421.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753, 1,039.08 and 421.41 is: 581.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753 : 1,039.08 = 421.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753/1,039.08 = 421.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753x = 1,039.08 × 421.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753x = 437,878.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,878.70/753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.51

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