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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.60, 1,044.17 and 461.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.60, 1,044.17 and 461.93 is: 637.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.60 : 1,044.17 = 461.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.60/1,044.17 = 461.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.60x = 1,044.17 × 461.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.60x = 482,327.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,327.65/756.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.49

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