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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.68, 1,041.47 and 423.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.68, 1,041.47 and 423.09 is: 583.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.68 : 1,041.47 = 423.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.68/1,041.47 = 423.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.68x = 1,041.47 × 423.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.68x = 440,633.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,633.43/754.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.87

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