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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.70, 1,044.58 and 462.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.70, 1,044.58 and 462.08 is: 637.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.70 : 1,044.58 = 462.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.70/1,044.58 = 462.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.70x = 1,044.58 × 462.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.70x = 482,679.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,679.53/756.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.87

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