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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.39, 1,042.38 and 423.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.39, 1,042.38 and 423.75 is: 584.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.39 : 1,042.38 = 423.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.39/1,042.38 = 423.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.39x = 1,042.38 × 423.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.39x = 441,706.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,706.41/755.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.74

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