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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.51, 1,042.59 and 423.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.51, 1,042.59 and 423.95 is: 585.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.51 : 1,042.59 = 423.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.51/1,042.59 = 423.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.51x = 1,042.59 × 423.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.51x = 442,000.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,000.82/755.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.04

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