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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.67, 1,040.14 and 422.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.67, 1,040.14 and 422.15 is: 582.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.67 : 1,040.14 = 422.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.67/1,040.14 = 422.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.67x = 1,040.14 × 422.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.67x = 439,096.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,096.65/753.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.61

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