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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.54, 1,041.23 and 418.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.54, 1,041.23 and 418.43 is: 577.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.54 : 1,041.23 = 418.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.54/1,041.23 = 418.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.54x = 1,041.23 × 418.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.54x = 435,681.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,681.87/754.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.41

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