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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.20, 1,042.24 and 423.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.20, 1,042.24 and 423.70 is: 584.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.20 : 1,042.24 = 423.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.20/1,042.24 = 423.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.20x = 1,042.24 × 423.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.20x = 441,597.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,597.09/755.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.74

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