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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.95, 1,041.82 and 423.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.95, 1,041.82 and 423.48 is: 584.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.95 : 1,041.82 = 423.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.95/1,041.82 = 423.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.95x = 1,041.82 × 423.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.95x = 441,189.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,189.90/754.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.40

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