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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.10, 1,042.91 and 457.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.10, 1,042.91 and 457.26 is: 630.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.10 : 1,042.91 = 457.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.10/1,042.91 = 457.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.10x = 1,042.91 × 457.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.10x = 476,876.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,876.54/756.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.70

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