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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.44, 1,039.74 and 421.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.44, 1,039.74 and 421.88 is: 582.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.44 : 1,039.74 = 421.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.44/1,039.74 = 421.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.44x = 1,039.74 × 421.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.44x = 438,645.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,645.51/753.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.19

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