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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.62, 1,041.36 and 423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.62, 1,041.36 and 423 is: 583.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.62 : 1,041.36 = 423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.62/1,041.36 = 423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.62x = 1,041.36 × 423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.62x = 440,495.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,495.28/754.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.73

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