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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.16, 1,042.04 and 423.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.16, 1,042.04 and 423.50 is: 584.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.16 : 1,042.04 = 423.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.16/1,042.04 = 423.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.16x = 1,042.04 × 423.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.16x = 441,303.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,303.94/755.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.38

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