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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.12, 1,042.16 and 460.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.12, 1,042.16 and 460.40 is: 635.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.12 : 1,042.16 = 460.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.12/1,042.16 = 460.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.12x = 1,042.16 × 460.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.12x = 479,810.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,810.46/755.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.41

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