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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.79, 1,041.66 and 423.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.79, 1,041.66 and 423.23 is: 584.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.79 : 1,041.66 = 423.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.79/1,041.66 = 423.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.79x = 1,041.66 × 423.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.79x = 440,856.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,856.55/754.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.08

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