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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.81, 1,041.48 and 423.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.81, 1,041.48 and 423.19 is: 583.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.81 : 1,041.48 = 423.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.81/1,041.48 = 423.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.81x = 1,041.48 × 423.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.81x = 440,743.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,743.92/754.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.91

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