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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.20, 1,040.79 and 422.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.20, 1,040.79 and 422.63 is: 583.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.20 : 1,040.79 = 422.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.20/1,040.79 = 422.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.20x = 1,040.79 × 422.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.20x = 439,867.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,867.63/754.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.22

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