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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.92, 1,041.72 and 423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.92, 1,041.72 and 423.36 is: 584.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.92 : 1,041.72 = 423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.92/1,041.72 = 423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.92x = 1,041.72 × 423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.92x = 441,022.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,022.58/754.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.20

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