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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.06, 1,042.07 and 460.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.06, 1,042.07 and 460.62 is: 635.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.06 : 1,042.07 = 460.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.06/1,042.07 = 460.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.06x = 1,042.07 × 460.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.06x = 479,995.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,995.98/755.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.71

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