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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.17, 1,042.17 and 423.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.17, 1,042.17 and 423.70 is: 584.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.17 : 1,042.17 = 423.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.17/1,042.17 = 423.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.17x = 1,042.17 × 423.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.17x = 441,567.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,567.43/755.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.73

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