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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.56, 1,044.14 and 462.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.56, 1,044.14 and 462.12 is: 637.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.56 : 1,044.14 = 462.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.56/1,044.14 = 462.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.56x = 1,044.14 × 462.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.56x = 482,515.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,515.67/756.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.78

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