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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.01, 1,040.51 and 422.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.01, 1,040.51 and 422.41 is: 582.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.01 : 1,040.51 = 422.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.01/1,040.51 = 422.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.01x = 1,040.51 × 422.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.01x = 439,519.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,519.72/754.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.91

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