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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.74, 1,045.66 and 421.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.74, 1,045.66 and 421.64 is: 581.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.74 : 1,045.66 = 421.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.74/1,045.66 = 421.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.74x = 1,045.66 × 421.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.74x = 440,887.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,887.91/757.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.85

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