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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.18, 1,042.15 and 423.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.18, 1,042.15 and 423.61 is: 584.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.18 : 1,042.15 = 423.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.18/1,042.15 = 423.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.18x = 1,042.15 × 423.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.18x = 441,463.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,463.48/755.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.58

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