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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.64, 1,042.62 and 457.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.64, 1,042.62 and 457.02 is: 630.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.64 : 1,042.62 = 457.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.64/1,042.62 = 457.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.64x = 1,042.62 × 457.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.64x = 476,498.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,498.19/755.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.59

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