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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.06, 1,043.40 and 461.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.06, 1,043.40 and 461.35 is: 636.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.06 : 1,043.40 = 461.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.06/1,043.40 = 461.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.06x = 1,043.40 × 461.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.06x = 481,372.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,372.59/756.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.69

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