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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.91, 1,047.35 and 460.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.91, 1,047.35 and 460.19 is: 635.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.91 : 1,047.35 = 460.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.91/1,047.35 = 460.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.91x = 1,047.35 × 460.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.91x = 481,978.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,978.11/758.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.09

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