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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.03, 1,042.13 and 460.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.03, 1,042.13 and 460.46 is: 635.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.03 : 1,042.13 = 460.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.03/1,042.13 = 460.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.03x = 1,042.13 × 460.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.03x = 479,856.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,856.88/755.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.55

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