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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.77, 1,040.15 and 422.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.77, 1,040.15 and 422.13 is: 582.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.77 : 1,040.15 = 422.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.77/1,040.15 = 422.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.77x = 1,040.15 × 422.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.77x = 439,076.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,076.41/753.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.51

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