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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.20, 1,044.12 and 461.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.20, 1,044.12 and 461.87 is: 637.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.20 : 1,044.12 = 461.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.20/1,044.12 = 461.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.20x = 1,044.12 × 461.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.20x = 482,248.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,248.13/756.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.72

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