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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.51, 1,039.87 and 421.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.51, 1,039.87 and 421.93 is: 582.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.51 : 1,039.87 = 421.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.51/1,039.87 = 421.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.51x = 1,039.87 × 421.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.51x = 438,752.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,752.35/753.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.28

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