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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.70, 1,040.14 and 422.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.70, 1,040.14 and 422.11 is: 582.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.70 : 1,040.14 = 422.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.70/1,040.14 = 422.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.70x = 1,040.14 × 422.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.70x = 439,053.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,053.50/753.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.53

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