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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.38, 1,042.44 and 423.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.38, 1,042.44 and 423.82 is: 584.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.38 : 1,042.44 = 423.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.38/1,042.44 = 423.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.38x = 1,042.44 × 423.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.38x = 441,806.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,806.92/755.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.88

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