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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.43, 1,039.79 and 421.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.43, 1,039.79 and 421.85 is: 582.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.43 : 1,039.79 = 421.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.43/1,039.79 = 421.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.43x = 1,039.79 × 421.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.43x = 438,635.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,635.41/753.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.18

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