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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.21, 1,040.73 and 422.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.21, 1,040.73 and 422.65 is: 583.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.21 : 1,040.73 = 422.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.21/1,040.73 = 422.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.21x = 1,040.73 × 422.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.21x = 439,864.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,864.53/754.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.21

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