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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.59, 1,041.32 and 423.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.59, 1,041.32 and 423.03 is: 583.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.59 : 1,041.32 = 423.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.59/1,041.32 = 423.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.59x = 1,041.32 × 423.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.59x = 440,509.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,509.60/754.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.77

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