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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.76, 1,040.08 and 422.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.76, 1,040.08 and 422.14 is: 582.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.76 : 1,040.08 = 422.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.76/1,040.08 = 422.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.76x = 1,040.08 × 422.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.76x = 439,059.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,059.37/753.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.49

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