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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.84, 1,048.10 and 460.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.84, 1,048.10 and 460.95 is: 635.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.84 : 1,048.10 = 460.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.84/1,048.10 = 460.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.84x = 1,048.10 × 460.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.84x = 483,121.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,121.70/759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.82

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