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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.70, 1,043.18 and 461.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.70, 1,043.18 and 461.06 is: 636.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.70 : 1,043.18 = 461.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.70/1,043.18 = 461.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.70x = 1,043.18 × 461.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.70x = 480,968.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,968.57/755.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.45

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