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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.98, 1,041.57 and 460.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.98, 1,041.57 and 460.32 is: 635.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.98 : 1,041.57 = 460.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.98/1,041.57 = 460.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.98x = 1,041.57 × 460.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.98x = 479,455.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,455.50/754.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.06

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