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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.78, 1,044.33 and 462.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.78, 1,044.33 and 462.54 is: 638.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.78 : 1,044.33 = 462.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.78/1,044.33 = 462.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.78x = 1,044.33 × 462.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.78x = 483,044.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,044.40/756.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.29

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