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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.69, 1,040.06 and 422.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.69, 1,040.06 and 422.06 is: 582.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.69 : 1,040.06 = 422.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.69/1,040.06 = 422.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.69x = 1,040.06 × 422.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.69x = 438,967.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,967.72/753.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.42

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