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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.02, 1,042.10 and 460.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.02, 1,042.10 and 460.23 is: 635.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.02 : 1,042.10 = 460.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.02/1,042.10 = 460.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.02x = 1,042.10 × 460.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.02x = 479,605.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,605.68/755.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.22

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