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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.97, 1,041.84 and 423.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.97, 1,041.84 and 423.41 is: 584.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.97 : 1,041.84 = 423.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.97/1,041.84 = 423.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.97x = 1,041.84 × 423.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.97x = 441,124.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,124.93/754.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.29

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