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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.32, 1,039.52 and 421.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.32, 1,039.52 and 421.74 is: 581.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.32 : 1,039.52 = 421.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.32/1,039.52 = 421.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.32x = 1,039.52 × 421.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.32x = 438,399.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,399.86/753.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.96

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