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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.02, 1,039.10 and 416.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.02, 1,039.10 and 416.90 is: 575.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.02 : 1,039.10 = 416.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.02/1,039.10 = 416.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.02x = 1,039.10 × 416.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.02x = 433,193.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,193.51/753.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.28

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