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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.81, 1,044.38 and 462.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.81, 1,044.38 and 462.02 is: 637.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.81 : 1,044.38 = 462.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.81/1,044.38 = 462.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.81x = 1,044.38 × 462.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.81x = 482,516.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,516.92/756.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.57

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