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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.81, 1,040.30 and 422.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.81, 1,040.30 and 422.22 is: 582.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.81 : 1,040.30 = 422.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.81/1,040.30 = 422.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.81x = 1,040.30 × 422.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.81x = 439,235.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,235.47/753.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.69

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