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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.43, 1,042.49 and 423.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.43, 1,042.49 and 423.84 is: 584.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.43 : 1,042.49 = 423.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.43/1,042.49 = 423.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.43x = 1,042.49 × 423.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.43x = 441,845.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,845.68/755.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.89

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