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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.40, 1,039.64 and 421.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.40, 1,039.64 and 421.82 is: 582.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.40 : 1,039.64 = 421.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.40/1,039.64 = 421.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.40x = 1,039.64 × 421.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.40x = 438,538.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,538.17/753.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.08

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