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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.58, 1,041.34 and 423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.58, 1,041.34 and 423.04 is: 583.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.58 : 1,041.34 = 423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.58/1,041.34 = 423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.58x = 1,041.34 × 423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.58x = 440,528.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,528.47/754.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.81

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