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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.07, 1,041.95 and 423.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.07, 1,041.95 and 423.45 is: 584.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.07 : 1,041.95 = 423.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.07/1,041.95 = 423.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.07x = 1,041.95 × 423.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.07x = 441,211.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,211.61/755.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.33

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