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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.18, 1,039.26 and 421.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.18, 1,039.26 and 421.60 is: 581.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.18 : 1,039.26 = 421.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.18/1,039.26 = 421.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.18x = 1,039.26 × 421.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.18x = 438,152.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,152.02/753.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.74

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