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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.16, 1,039.37 and 421.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.16, 1,039.37 and 421.58 is: 581.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.16 : 1,039.37 = 421.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.16/1,039.37 = 421.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.16x = 1,039.37 × 421.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.16x = 438,177.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,177.60/753.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.79

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