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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.15, 1,039.37 and 421.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.15, 1,039.37 and 421.67 is: 581.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.15 : 1,039.37 = 421.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.15/1,039.37 = 421.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.15x = 1,039.37 × 421.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.15x = 438,263.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,263.84/753.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.91

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