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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.38, 1,039.67 and 421.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.38, 1,039.67 and 421.81 is: 582.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.38 : 1,039.67 = 421.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.38/1,039.67 = 421.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.38x = 1,039.67 × 421.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.38x = 438,543.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,543.20/753.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.10

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