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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.13, 1,044.73 and 421.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.13, 1,044.73 and 421.01 is: 580.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.13 : 1,044.73 = 421.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.13/1,044.73 = 421.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.13x = 1,044.73 × 421.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.13x = 439,841.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,841.78/757.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.93

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