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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.26, 1,039.50 and 421.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.26, 1,039.50 and 421.71 is: 581.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.26 : 1,039.50 = 421.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.26/1,039.50 = 421.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.26x = 1,039.50 × 421.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.26x = 438,367.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,367.55/753.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.96

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