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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.98, 1,040.48 and 422.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.98, 1,040.48 and 422.40 is: 582.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.98 : 1,040.48 = 422.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.98/1,040.48 = 422.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.98x = 1,040.48 × 422.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.98x = 439,502.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,502.13/753.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.91

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