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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755, 1,041.88 and 423.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755, 1,041.88 and 423.46 is: 584.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755 : 1,041.88 = 423.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755/1,041.88 = 423.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755x = 1,041.88 × 423.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755x = 441,194.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,194.50/755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.36

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