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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.55, 1,039.79 and 421.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.55, 1,039.79 and 421.91 is: 582.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.55 : 1,039.79 = 421.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.55/1,039.79 = 421.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.55x = 1,039.79 × 421.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.55x = 438,695.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,695.18/753.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.17

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