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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.01, 1,039.17 and 421.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.01, 1,039.17 and 421.49 is: 581.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.01 : 1,039.17 = 421.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.01/1,039.17 = 421.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.01x = 1,039.17 × 421.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.01x = 437,994.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,994.57/753.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.66

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