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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.11, 1,040.69 and 422.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.11, 1,040.69 and 422.57 is: 583.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.11 : 1,040.69 = 422.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.11/1,040.69 = 422.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.11x = 1,040.69 × 422.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.11x = 439,764.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,764.37/754.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.16

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