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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.69, 1,042.86 and 460.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.69, 1,042.86 and 460.79 is: 635.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.69 : 1,042.86 = 460.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.69/1,042.86 = 460.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.69x = 1,042.86 × 460.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.69x = 480,539.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,539.46/755.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.89

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