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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.78, 1,042.99 and 424.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.78, 1,042.99 and 424.23 is: 585.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.78 : 1,042.99 = 424.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.78/1,042.99 = 424.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.78x = 1,042.99 × 424.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.78x = 442,460.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,460.31/755.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.44

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