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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.73, 1,040.01 and 422.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.73, 1,040.01 and 422.12 is: 582.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.73 : 1,040.01 = 422.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.73/1,040.01 = 422.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.73x = 1,040.01 × 422.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.73x = 439,009.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,009.02/753.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.45

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