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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.72, 1,040.04 and 422.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.72, 1,040.04 and 422.10 is: 582.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.72 : 1,040.04 = 422.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.72/1,040.04 = 422.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.72x = 1,040.04 × 422.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.72x = 439,000.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,000.88/753.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.45

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