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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.65, 1,041.45 and 423.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.65, 1,041.45 and 423.06 is: 583.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.65 : 1,041.45 = 423.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.65/1,041.45 = 423.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.65x = 1,041.45 × 423.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.65x = 440,595.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,595.84/754.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.84

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