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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.88, 1,041.74 and 423.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.88, 1,041.74 and 423.31 is: 584.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.88 : 1,041.74 = 423.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.88/1,041.74 = 423.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.88x = 1,041.74 × 423.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.88x = 440,978.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,978.96/754.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.17

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