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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.45, 1,042.55 and 423.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.45, 1,042.55 and 423.86 is: 584.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.45 : 1,042.55 = 423.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.45/1,042.55 = 423.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.45x = 1,042.55 × 423.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.45x = 441,893.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,893.12/755.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.94

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