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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.84, 1,044.21 and 462.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.84, 1,044.21 and 462.03 is: 637.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.84 : 1,044.21 = 462.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.84/1,044.21 = 462.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.84x = 1,044.21 × 462.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.84x = 482,456.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,456.35/756.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.46

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