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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.08, 1,042.07 and 423.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.08, 1,042.07 and 423.50 is: 584.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.08 : 1,042.07 = 423.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.08/1,042.07 = 423.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.08x = 1,042.07 × 423.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.08x = 441,316.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,316.65/755.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.46

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