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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.59, 1,039.93 and 422.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.59, 1,039.93 and 422.04 is: 582.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.59 : 1,039.93 = 422.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.59/1,039.93 = 422.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.59x = 1,039.93 × 422.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.59x = 438,891.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,891.00/753.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.40

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