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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.04, 1,041.96 and 423.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.04, 1,041.96 and 423.47 is: 584.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.04 : 1,041.96 = 423.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.04/1,041.96 = 423.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.04x = 1,041.96 × 423.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.04x = 441,238.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,238.80/755.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.39

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