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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.36, 1,039.66 and 421.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.36, 1,039.66 and 421.88 is: 582.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.36 : 1,039.66 = 421.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.36/1,039.66 = 421.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.36x = 1,039.66 × 421.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.36x = 438,611.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,611.76/753.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.21

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