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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.76, 1,041.56 and 460.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.76, 1,041.56 and 460.04 is: 634.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.76 : 1,041.56 = 460.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.76/1,041.56 = 460.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.76x = 1,041.56 × 460.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.76x = 479,159.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,159.26/754.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.85

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