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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.15, 1,041.77 and 423.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.15, 1,041.77 and 423.59 is: 584.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.15 : 1,041.77 = 423.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.15/1,041.77 = 423.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.15x = 1,041.77 × 423.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.15x = 441,279.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,279.20/755.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.36

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