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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.39, 1,039.56 and 421.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.39, 1,039.56 and 421.82 is: 582.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.39 : 1,039.56 = 421.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.39/1,039.56 = 421.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.39x = 1,039.56 × 421.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.39x = 438,502.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,502.00/753.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.04

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