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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.87, 1,041.65 and 423.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.87, 1,041.65 and 423.22 is: 584.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.87 : 1,041.65 = 423.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.87/1,041.65 = 423.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.87x = 1,041.65 × 423.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.87x = 440,847.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,847.60/754.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.01

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