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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.23, 1,040.85 and 422.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.23, 1,040.85 and 422.73 is: 583.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.23 : 1,040.85 = 422.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.23/1,040.85 = 422.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.23x = 1,040.85 × 422.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.23x = 439,998.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,998.52/754.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.37

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