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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.10, 1,042.10 and 423.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.10, 1,042.10 and 423.59 is: 584.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.10 : 1,042.10 = 423.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.10/1,042.10 = 423.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.10x = 1,042.10 × 423.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.10x = 441,415.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,415.81/755.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.58

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