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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.08, 1,042.04 and 423.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.08, 1,042.04 and 423.56 is: 584.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.08 : 1,042.04 = 423.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.08/1,042.04 = 423.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.08x = 1,042.04 × 423.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.08x = 441,370.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,370.13/755.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.54

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