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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.44, 1,042.58 and 423.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.44, 1,042.58 and 423.92 is: 585.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.44 : 1,042.58 = 423.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.44/1,042.58 = 423.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.44x = 1,042.58 × 423.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.44x = 441,968.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,968.39/755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.05

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