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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.74, 1,044.41 and 461.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.74, 1,044.41 and 461.96 is: 637.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.74 : 1,044.41 = 461.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.74/1,044.41 = 461.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.74x = 1,044.41 × 461.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.74x = 482,468.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,468.11/756.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.57

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