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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.66, 1,040.01 and 422.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.66, 1,040.01 and 422.08 is: 582.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.66 : 1,040.01 = 422.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.66/1,040.01 = 422.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.66x = 1,040.01 × 422.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.66x = 438,967.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,967.42/753.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.45

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