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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.16, 1,041.96 and 459.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.16, 1,041.96 and 459.90 is: 634.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.16 : 1,041.96 = 459.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.16/1,041.96 = 459.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.16x = 1,041.96 × 459.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.16x = 479,197.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,197.40/755.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.56

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