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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.95, 1,041.90 and 423.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.95, 1,041.90 and 423.39 is: 584.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.95 : 1,041.90 = 423.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.95/1,041.90 = 423.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.95x = 1,041.90 × 423.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.95x = 441,130.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,130.04/754.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.32

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