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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.96, 1,042.08 and 460.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.96, 1,042.08 and 460.42 is: 635.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.96 : 1,042.08 = 460.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.96/1,042.08 = 460.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.96x = 1,042.08 × 460.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.96x = 479,794.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,794.47/754.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.52

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