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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.02, 1,039.14 and 421.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.02, 1,039.14 and 421.45 is: 581.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.02 : 1,039.14 = 421.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.02/1,039.14 = 421.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.02x = 1,039.14 × 421.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.02x = 437,945.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,945.55/753.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.59

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