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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.69, 1,039.86 and 422.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.69, 1,039.86 and 422.07 is: 582.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.69 : 1,039.86 = 422.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.69/1,039.86 = 422.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.69x = 1,039.86 × 422.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.69x = 438,893.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,893.71/753.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.33

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