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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.00, 1,041.82 and 423.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.00, 1,041.82 and 423.35 is: 584.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.00 : 1,041.82 = 423.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.00/1,041.82 = 423.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.00x = 1,041.82 × 423.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.00x = 441,048.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,048.23/755.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.17

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