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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.52, 1,041.12 and 422.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.52, 1,041.12 and 422.96 is: 583.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.52 : 1,041.12 = 422.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.52/1,041.12 = 422.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.52x = 1,041.12 × 422.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.52x = 440,346.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,346.91/754.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.62

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