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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.52, 1,042.32 and 460.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.52, 1,042.32 and 460.56 is: 635.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.52 : 1,042.32 = 460.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.52/1,042.32 = 460.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.52x = 1,042.32 × 460.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.52x = 480,050.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,050.90/755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.39

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