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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.19, 1,042.10 and 460.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.19, 1,042.10 and 460.55 is: 635.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.19 : 1,042.10 = 460.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.19/1,042.10 = 460.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.19x = 1,042.10 × 460.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.19x = 479,939.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,939.16/755.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.53

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