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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.70, 1,041.48 and 423.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.70, 1,041.48 and 423.13 is: 583.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.70 : 1,041.48 = 423.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.70/1,041.48 = 423.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.70x = 1,041.48 × 423.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.70x = 440,678.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,678.83/754.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.91

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