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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.56, 1,039.95 and 421.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.56, 1,039.95 and 421.96 is: 582.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.56 : 1,039.95 = 421.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.56/1,039.95 = 421.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.56x = 1,039.95 × 421.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.56x = 438,817.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,817.02/753.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.33

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