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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.69, 1,044.41 and 462.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.69, 1,044.41 and 462.21 is: 637.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.69 : 1,044.41 = 462.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.69/1,044.41 = 462.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.69x = 1,044.41 × 462.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.69x = 482,731.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,731.52/756.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.95

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