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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.23, 1,039.39 and 421.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.23, 1,039.39 and 421.65 is: 581.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.23 : 1,039.39 = 421.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.23/1,039.39 = 421.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.23x = 1,039.39 × 421.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.23x = 438,258.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,258.79/753.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.84

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