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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.67, 1,041.43 and 423.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.67, 1,041.43 and 423.08 is: 583.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.67 : 1,041.43 = 423.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.67/1,041.43 = 423.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.67x = 1,041.43 × 423.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.67x = 440,608.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,608.20/754.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.84

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