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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.13, 1,042.02 and 423.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.13, 1,042.02 and 423.51 is: 584.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.13 : 1,042.02 = 423.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.13/1,042.02 = 423.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.13x = 1,042.02 × 423.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.13x = 441,307.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,307.84/755.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.41

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