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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.11, 1,039.31 and 421.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.11, 1,039.31 and 421.57 is: 581.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.11 : 1,039.31 = 421.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.11/1,039.31 = 421.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.11x = 1,039.31 × 421.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.11x = 438,137.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,137.21/753.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.77

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