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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.56, 1,041.39 and 460.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.56, 1,041.39 and 460.04 is: 634.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.56 : 1,041.39 = 460.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.56/1,041.39 = 460.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.56x = 1,041.39 × 460.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.56x = 479,075.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,075.85/754.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.91

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