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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.89, 1,041.84 and 423.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.89, 1,041.84 and 423.33 is: 584.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.89 : 1,041.84 = 423.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.89/1,041.84 = 423.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.89x = 1,041.84 × 423.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.89x = 441,042.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,042.13/754.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.25

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