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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.21, 1,039.38 and 421.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.21, 1,039.38 and 421.56 is: 581.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.21 : 1,039.38 = 421.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.21/1,039.38 = 421.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.21x = 1,039.38 × 421.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.21x = 438,161.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,161.03/753.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.72

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