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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.13, 1,043.14 and 461.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.13, 1,043.14 and 461.56 is: 636.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.13 : 1,043.14 = 461.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.13/1,043.14 = 461.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.13x = 1,043.14 × 461.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.13x = 481,471.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,471.70/756.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.76

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