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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.47, 1,041.16 and 422.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.47, 1,041.16 and 422.87 is: 583.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.47 : 1,041.16 = 422.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.47/1,041.16 = 422.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.47x = 1,041.16 × 422.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.47x = 440,271.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,271.67/754.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.55

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