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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.71, 1,040.03 and 422.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.71, 1,040.03 and 422.13 is: 582.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.71 : 1,040.03 = 422.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.71/1,040.03 = 422.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.71x = 1,040.03 × 422.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.71x = 439,027.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,027.86/753.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.49

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