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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.29, 1,039.54 and 421.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.29, 1,039.54 and 421.72 is: 581.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.29 : 1,039.54 = 421.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.29/1,039.54 = 421.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.29x = 1,039.54 × 421.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.29x = 438,388.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,388.56/753.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.97

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