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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.51, 1,041.30 and 423.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.51, 1,041.30 and 423.02 is: 583.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.51 : 1,041.30 = 423.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.51/1,041.30 = 423.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.51x = 1,041.30 × 423.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.51x = 440,490.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,490.73/754.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.81

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