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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.31, 1,042.33 and 456.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.31, 1,042.33 and 456.51 is: 629.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.31 : 1,042.33 = 456.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.31/1,042.33 = 456.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.31x = 1,042.33 × 456.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.31x = 475,835.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,835.21/755.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.99

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