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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.94, 1,043.19 and 457.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.94, 1,043.19 and 457.20 is: 630.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.94 : 1,043.19 = 457.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.94/1,043.19 = 457.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.94x = 1,043.19 × 457.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.94x = 476,946.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,946.47/755.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.93

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