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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.69, 1,048.37 and 460.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.69, 1,048.37 and 460.95 is: 636.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.69 : 1,048.37 = 460.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.69/1,048.37 = 460.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.69x = 1,048.37 × 460.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.69x = 483,243.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,243.85/759.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.11

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