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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.97, 1,040.47 and 422.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.97, 1,040.47 and 422.38 is: 582.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.97 : 1,040.47 = 422.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.97/1,040.47 = 422.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.97x = 1,040.47 × 422.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.97x = 439,473.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,473.72/753.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.88

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