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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.70, 1,041.54 and 423.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.70, 1,041.54 and 423.18 is: 584.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.70 : 1,041.54 = 423.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.70/1,041.54 = 423.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.70x = 1,041.54 × 423.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.70x = 440,758.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,758.90/754.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.02

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