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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.03, 1,041.99 and 423.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.03, 1,041.99 and 423.47 is: 584.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.03 : 1,041.99 = 423.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.03/1,041.99 = 423.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.03x = 1,041.99 × 423.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.03x = 441,254.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,254.94/755.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.42

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