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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.06, 1,040.54 and 422.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.06, 1,040.54 and 422.48 is: 582.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.06 : 1,040.54 = 422.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.06/1,040.54 = 422.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.06x = 1,040.54 × 422.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.06x = 439,603.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,603.19/754.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.98

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