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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.25, 1,041.94 and 460.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.25, 1,041.94 and 460.69 is: 635.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.25 : 1,041.94 = 460.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.25/1,041.94 = 460.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.25x = 1,041.94 × 460.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.25x = 480,011.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,011.34/755.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.57

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