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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.86, 1,042.86 and 460.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.86, 1,042.86 and 460.82 is: 635.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.86 : 1,042.86 = 460.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.86/1,042.86 = 460.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.86x = 1,042.86 × 460.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.86x = 480,570.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,570.75/755.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.79

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