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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.81, 1,043.07 and 461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.81, 1,043.07 and 461 is: 636.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.81 : 1,043.07 = 461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.81/1,043.07 = 461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.81x = 1,043.07 × 461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.81x = 480,855.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,855.27/755.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.21

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