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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.02, 1,043.48 and 461.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.02, 1,043.48 and 461.22 is: 636.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.02 : 1,043.48 = 461.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.02/1,043.48 = 461.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.02x = 1,043.48 × 461.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.02x = 481,273.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,273.85/756.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.59

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