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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.05, 1,040.57 and 413.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.05, 1,040.57 and 413.37 is: 570.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.05 : 1,040.57 = 413.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.05/1,040.57 = 413.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.05x = 1,040.57 × 413.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.05x = 430,140.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,140.42/754.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.44

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