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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.86, 1,044.24 and 461.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.86, 1,044.24 and 461.82 is: 637.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.86 : 1,044.24 = 461.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.86/1,044.24 = 461.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.86x = 1,044.24 × 461.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.86x = 482,250.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,250.92/756.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.17

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