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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.29, 1,042.28 and 423.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.29, 1,042.28 and 423.71 is: 584.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.29 : 1,042.28 = 423.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.29/1,042.28 = 423.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.29x = 1,042.28 × 423.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.29x = 441,618.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,618.50/755.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.70

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