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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.43, 1,041.09 and 422.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.43, 1,041.09 and 422.88 is: 583.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.43 : 1,041.09 = 422.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.43/1,041.09 = 422.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.43x = 1,041.09 × 422.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.43x = 440,256.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,256.14/754.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.56

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