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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.77, 1,041.53 and 423.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.77, 1,041.53 and 423.19 is: 583.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.77 : 1,041.53 = 423.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.77/1,041.53 = 423.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.77x = 1,041.53 × 423.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.77x = 440,765.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,765.08/754.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.97

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