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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.43, 1,040.96 and 422.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.43, 1,040.96 and 422.78 is: 583.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.43 : 1,040.96 = 422.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.43/1,040.96 = 422.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.43x = 1,040.96 × 422.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.43x = 440,089.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,089.75/754.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.34

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