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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.92, 1,043.24 and 461.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.92, 1,043.24 and 461.38 is: 636.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.92 : 1,043.24 = 461.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.92/1,043.24 = 461.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.92x = 1,043.24 × 461.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.92x = 481,330.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,330.07/755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.75

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