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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.54, 1,039.87 and 421.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.54, 1,039.87 and 421.98 is: 582.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.54 : 1,039.87 = 421.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.54/1,039.87 = 421.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.54x = 1,039.87 × 421.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.54x = 438,804.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,804.34/753.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.32

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