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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.08, 1,039.34 and 421.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.08, 1,039.34 and 421.54 is: 581.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.08 : 1,039.34 = 421.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.08/1,039.34 = 421.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.08x = 1,039.34 × 421.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.08x = 438,121.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,121.42/753.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.77

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