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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.82, 1,041.65 and 423.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.82, 1,041.65 and 423.26 is: 584.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.82 : 1,041.65 = 423.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.82/1,041.65 = 423.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.82x = 1,041.65 × 423.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.82x = 440,881.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,881.45/754.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.09

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