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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.10, 1,043.08 and 461.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.10, 1,043.08 and 461.35 is: 636.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.10 : 1,043.08 = 461.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.10/1,043.08 = 461.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.10x = 1,043.08 × 461.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.10x = 481,224.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,224.96/756.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.46

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