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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.78, 1,045.74 and 421.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.78, 1,045.74 and 421.69 is: 581.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.78 : 1,045.74 = 421.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.78/1,045.74 = 421.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.78x = 1,045.74 × 421.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.78x = 440,976.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,976.66/757.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.93

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