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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.63, 1,048.01 and 460.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.63, 1,048.01 and 460.77 is: 635.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.63 : 1,048.01 = 460.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.63/1,048.01 = 460.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.63x = 1,048.01 × 460.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.63x = 482,889.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,889.26/759.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.69

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