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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.86, 1,041.75 and 460.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.86, 1,041.75 and 460.16 is: 635.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.86 : 1,041.75 = 460.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.86/1,041.75 = 460.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.86x = 1,041.75 × 460.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.86x = 479,366.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,366.47/754.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.04

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