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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.94, 1,041.81 and 423.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.94, 1,041.81 and 423.38 is: 584.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.94 : 1,041.81 = 423.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.94/1,041.81 = 423.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.94x = 1,041.81 × 423.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.94x = 441,081.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,081.52/754.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.26

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