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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.24, 1,043.64 and 461.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.24, 1,043.64 and 461.64 is: 637.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.24 : 1,043.64 = 461.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.24/1,043.64 = 461.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.24x = 1,043.64 × 461.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.24x = 481,785.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,785.97/756.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.08

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