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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.67, 1,042.92 and 460.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.67, 1,042.92 and 460.92 is: 636.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.67 : 1,042.92 = 460.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.67/1,042.92 = 460.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.67x = 1,042.92 × 460.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.67x = 480,702.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,702.69/755.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.13

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