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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.06, 1,041.98 and 423.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.06, 1,041.98 and 423.56 is: 584.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.06 : 1,041.98 = 423.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.06/1,041.98 = 423.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.06x = 1,041.98 × 423.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.06x = 441,333.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,333.72/755.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.51

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