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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.24, 1,042.31 and 423.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.24, 1,042.31 and 423.73 is: 584.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.24 : 1,042.31 = 423.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.24/1,042.31 = 423.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.24x = 1,042.31 × 423.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.24x = 441,650.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,650.69/755.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.78

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