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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.19, 1,040.85 and 422.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.19, 1,040.85 and 422.67 is: 583.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.19 : 1,040.85 = 422.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.19/1,040.85 = 422.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.19x = 1,040.85 × 422.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.19x = 439,934.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,934.12/754.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.32

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