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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.35, 1,040.99 and 422.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.35, 1,040.99 and 422.79 is: 583.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.35 : 1,040.99 = 422.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.35/1,040.99 = 422.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.35x = 1,040.99 × 422.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.35x = 440,120.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,120.16/754.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.44

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