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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.96, 1,041.58 and 423.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.96, 1,041.58 and 423.32 is: 584.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.96 : 1,041.58 = 423.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.96/1,041.58 = 423.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.96x = 1,041.58 × 423.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.96x = 440,921.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,921.65/754.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.03

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