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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.08, 1,042.05 and 460.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.08, 1,042.05 and 460.33 is: 635.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.08 : 1,042.05 = 460.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.08/1,042.05 = 460.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.08x = 1,042.05 × 460.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.08x = 479,686.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,686.88/755.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.28

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