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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.13, 1,041.77 and 460.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.13, 1,041.77 and 460.56 is: 635.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.13 : 1,041.77 = 460.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.13/1,041.77 = 460.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.13x = 1,041.77 × 460.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.13x = 479,795.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,795.29/755.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.38

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