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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.11, 1,047.68 and 460.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.11, 1,047.68 and 460.40 is: 635.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.11 : 1,047.68 = 460.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.11/1,047.68 = 460.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.11x = 1,047.68 × 460.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.11x = 482,355.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,355.64/759.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.42

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