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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.03, 1,039.21 and 421.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.03, 1,039.21 and 421.49 is: 581.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.03 : 1,039.21 = 421.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.03/1,039.21 = 421.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.03x = 1,039.21 × 421.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.03x = 438,018.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,018.17/753.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.67

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