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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.37, 1,041.03 and 422.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.37, 1,041.03 and 422.80 is: 583.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.37 : 1,041.03 = 422.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.37/1,041.03 = 422.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.37x = 1,041.03 × 422.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.37x = 440,144.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,144.88/754.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.46

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