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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.34, 1,039.56 and 421.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.34, 1,039.56 and 421.72 is: 581.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.34 : 1,039.56 = 421.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.34/1,039.56 = 421.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.34x = 1,039.56 × 421.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.34x = 438,403.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,403.24/753.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.95

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