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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.30, 1,041.00 and 422.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.30, 1,041.00 and 422.76 is: 583.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.30 : 1,041.00 = 422.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.30/1,041.00 = 422.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.30x = 1,041.00 × 422.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.30x = 440,094.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,094.93/754.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.44

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