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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.93, 1,041.84 and 423.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.93, 1,041.84 and 423.34 is: 584.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.93 : 1,041.84 = 423.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.93/1,041.84 = 423.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.93x = 1,041.84 × 423.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.93x = 441,052.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,052.55/754.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.23

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