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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.05, 1,040.55 and 422.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.05, 1,040.55 and 422.48 is: 582.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.05 : 1,040.55 = 422.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.05/1,040.55 = 422.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.05x = 1,040.55 × 422.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.05x = 439,606.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,606.73/754.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.99

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