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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.26, 1,047.62 and 460.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.26, 1,047.62 and 460.41 is: 635.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.26 : 1,047.62 = 460.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.26/1,047.62 = 460.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.26x = 1,047.62 × 460.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.26x = 482,332.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,332.42/759.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.27

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