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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.02, 1,041.90 and 423.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.02, 1,041.90 and 423.44 is: 584.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.02 : 1,041.90 = 423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.02/1,041.90 = 423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.02x = 1,041.90 × 423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.02x = 441,179.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,179.25/755.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.33

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