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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.04, 1,040.66 and 422.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.04, 1,040.66 and 422.53 is: 583.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.04 : 1,040.66 = 422.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.04/1,040.66 = 422.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.04x = 1,040.66 × 422.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.04x = 439,706.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,706.94/754.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.13

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