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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.19, 1,042.13 and 456.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.19, 1,042.13 and 456.60 is: 630.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.19 : 1,042.13 = 456.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.19/1,042.13 = 456.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.19x = 1,042.13 × 456.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.19x = 475,841.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,841.61/755.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.10

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