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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.36, 1,042.40 and 423.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.36, 1,042.40 and 423.79 is: 584.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.36 : 1,042.40 = 423.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.36/1,042.40 = 423.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.36x = 1,042.40 × 423.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.36x = 441,758.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,758.70/755.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.83

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