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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.01, 1,041.96 and 423.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.01, 1,041.96 and 423.50 is: 584.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.01 : 1,041.96 = 423.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.01/1,041.96 = 423.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.01x = 1,041.96 × 423.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.01x = 441,266.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,266.44/755.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.45

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