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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.11, 1,039.24 and 421.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.11, 1,039.24 and 421.53 is: 581.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.11 : 1,039.24 = 421.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.11/1,039.24 = 421.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.11x = 1,039.24 × 421.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.11x = 438,070.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,070.98/753.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.68

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