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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.84, 1,041.61 and 460.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.84, 1,041.61 and 460.05 is: 634.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.84 : 1,041.61 = 460.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.84/1,041.61 = 460.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.84x = 1,041.61 × 460.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.84x = 479,188.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,188.49/754.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.82

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