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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.03, 1,041.99 and 423.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.03, 1,041.99 and 423.45 is: 584.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.03 : 1,041.99 = 423.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.03/1,041.99 = 423.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.03x = 1,041.99 × 423.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.03x = 441,229.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,229.08/755.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.38

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