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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.51, 1,039.80 and 421.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.51, 1,039.80 and 421.89 is: 582.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.51 : 1,039.80 = 421.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.51/1,039.80 = 421.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.51x = 1,039.80 × 421.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.51x = 438,678.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,678.90/753.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.18

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