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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.34, 1,042.40 and 460.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.34, 1,042.40 and 460.40 is: 635.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.34 : 1,042.40 = 460.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.34/1,042.40 = 460.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.34x = 1,042.40 × 460.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.34x = 479,918.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,918.66/755.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.37

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