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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.34, 1,041 and 422.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.34, 1,041 and 422.81 is: 583.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.34 : 1,041 = 422.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.34/1,041 = 422.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.34x = 1,041 × 422.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.34x = 440,140.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,140.01/754.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.48

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