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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.53, 1,039.82 and 421.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.53, 1,039.82 and 421.90 is: 582.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.53 : 1,039.82 = 421.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.53/1,039.82 = 421.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.53x = 1,039.82 × 421.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.53x = 438,692.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,692.75/753.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.19

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