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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.90, 1,041.70 and 460.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.90, 1,041.70 and 460.11 is: 634.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.90 : 1,041.70 = 460.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.90/1,041.70 = 460.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.90x = 1,041.70 × 460.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.90x = 479,296.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,296.59/754.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.91

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