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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.57, 1,021.95 and 460.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.57, 1,021.95 and 460.78 is: 635.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.57 : 1,021.95 = 460.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.57/1,021.95 = 460.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.57x = 1,021.95 × 460.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.57x = 470,891.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,891.57/740.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.85

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