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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756, 1,043.47 and 461.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756, 1,043.47 and 461.51 is: 637.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756 : 1,043.47 = 461.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756/1,043.47 = 461.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756x = 1,043.47 × 461.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756x = 481,574.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,574.39/756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.00

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