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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.20, 1,039.32 and 421.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.20, 1,039.32 and 421.61 is: 581.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.20 : 1,039.32 = 421.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.20/1,039.32 = 421.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.20x = 1,039.32 × 421.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.20x = 438,182.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,182.51/753.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.77

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