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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.34, 1,043.78 and 461.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.34, 1,043.78 and 461.40 is: 636.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.34 : 1,043.78 = 461.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.34/1,043.78 = 461.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.34x = 1,043.78 × 461.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.34x = 481,600.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,600.09/756.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.75

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