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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.78, 1,040.19 and 422.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.78, 1,040.19 and 422.22 is: 582.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.78 : 1,040.19 = 422.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.78/1,040.19 = 422.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.78x = 1,040.19 × 422.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.78x = 439,189.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,189.02/753.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.65

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