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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.84, 1,042.83 and 461.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.84, 1,042.83 and 461.03 is: 636.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.84 : 1,042.83 = 461.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.84/1,042.83 = 461.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.84x = 1,042.83 × 461.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.84x = 480,775.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,775.91/755.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.08

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