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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.42, 1,042.46 and 423.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.42, 1,042.46 and 423.85 is: 584.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.42 : 1,042.46 = 423.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.42/1,042.46 = 423.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.42x = 1,042.46 × 423.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.42x = 441,846.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,846.67/755.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.90

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