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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.07, 1,042.32 and 460.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.07, 1,042.32 and 460.44 is: 635.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.07 : 1,042.32 = 460.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.07/1,042.32 = 460.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.07x = 1,042.32 × 460.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.07x = 479,925.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,925.82/755.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.60

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