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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.51, 1,042.56 and 423.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.51, 1,042.56 and 423.88 is: 584.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.51 : 1,042.56 = 423.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.51/1,042.56 = 423.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.51x = 1,042.56 × 423.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.51x = 441,915.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,915.12/755.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.92

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