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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.62, 1,040.01 and 422.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.62, 1,040.01 and 422.07 is: 582.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.62 : 1,040.01 = 422.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.62/1,040.01 = 422.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.62x = 1,040.01 × 422.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.62x = 438,957.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,957.02/753.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.47

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