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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.42, 1,039.62 and 421.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.42, 1,039.62 and 421.86 is: 582.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.42 : 1,039.62 = 421.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.42/1,039.62 = 421.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.42x = 1,039.62 × 421.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.42x = 438,574.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,574.09/753.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.11

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