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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.09, 1,039.29 and 416.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.09, 1,039.29 and 416.98 is: 575.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.09 : 1,039.29 = 416.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.09/1,039.29 = 416.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.09x = 1,039.29 × 416.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.09x = 433,363.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,363.14/753.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.45

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