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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.48, 1,042.53 and 423.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.48, 1,042.53 and 423.87 is: 584.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.48 : 1,042.53 = 423.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.48/1,042.53 = 423.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.48x = 1,042.53 × 423.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.48x = 441,897.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,897.19/755.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.93

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