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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.46, 1,043.33 and 460.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.46, 1,043.33 and 460.94 is: 636.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.46 : 1,043.33 = 460.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.46/1,043.33 = 460.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.46x = 1,043.33 × 460.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.46x = 480,905.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,905.01/755.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.57

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