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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.79, 1,044.21 and 457.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.79, 1,044.21 and 457.95 is: 631.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.79 : 1,044.21 = 457.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.79/1,044.21 = 457.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.79x = 1,044.21 × 457.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.79x = 478,201.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,201.60/756.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.88

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