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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.55, 1,039.91 and 422.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.55, 1,039.91 and 422.06 is: 582.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.55 : 1,039.91 = 422.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.55/1,039.91 = 422.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.55x = 1,039.91 × 422.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.55x = 438,897.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,897.10/753.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.44

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