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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.61, 1,041.35 and 423.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.61, 1,041.35 and 423.02 is: 583.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.61 : 1,041.35 = 423.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.61/1,041.35 = 423.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.61x = 1,041.35 × 423.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.61x = 440,511.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,511.88/754.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.76

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