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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.87, 1,044.12 and 457.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.87, 1,044.12 and 457.98 is: 631.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.87 : 1,044.12 = 457.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.87/1,044.12 = 457.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.87x = 1,044.12 × 457.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.87x = 478,186.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,186.08/756.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.79

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