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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.99, 1,041.89 and 423.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.99, 1,041.89 and 423.42 is: 584.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.99 : 1,041.89 = 423.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.99/1,041.89 = 423.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.99x = 1,041.89 × 423.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.99x = 441,157.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,157.06/754.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.32

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