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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.87, 1,040.34 and 422.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.87, 1,040.34 and 422.28 is: 582.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.87 : 1,040.34 = 422.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.87/1,040.34 = 422.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.87x = 1,040.34 × 422.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.87x = 439,314.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,314.78/753.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.75

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