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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.01, 1,040.53 and 422.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.01, 1,040.53 and 422.44 is: 582.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.01 : 1,040.53 = 422.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.01/1,040.53 = 422.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.01x = 1,040.53 × 422.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.01x = 439,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,554.18/754.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.96

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