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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.22, 1,043.36 and 461.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.22, 1,043.36 and 461.46 is: 636.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.22 : 1,043.36 = 461.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.22/1,043.36 = 461.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.22x = 1,043.36 × 461.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.22x = 481,468.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,468.91/756.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.68

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