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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.79, 1,042.86 and 461.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.79, 1,042.86 and 461.16 is: 636.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.79 : 1,042.86 = 461.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.79/1,042.86 = 461.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.79x = 1,042.86 × 461.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.79x = 480,920.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,920.10/755.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.31

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