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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.64, 1,044 and 458.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.64, 1,044 and 458.02 is: 631.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.64 : 1,044 = 458.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.64/1,044 = 458.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.64x = 1,044 × 458.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.64x = 478,172.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,172.88/756.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.97

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