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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.84, 1,044.18 and 462.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.84, 1,044.18 and 462.18 is: 637.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.84 : 1,044.18 = 462.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.84/1,044.18 = 462.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.84x = 1,044.18 × 462.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.84x = 482,599.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,599.11/756.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.65

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