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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.07, 1,043.07 and 461.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.07, 1,043.07 and 461.23 is: 636.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.07 : 1,043.07 = 461.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.07/1,043.07 = 461.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.07x = 1,043.07 × 461.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.07x = 481,095.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,095.18/756.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.31

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