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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.89, 1,044.32 and 462.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.89, 1,044.32 and 462.05 is: 637.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.89 : 1,044.32 = 462.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.89/1,044.32 = 462.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.89x = 1,044.32 × 462.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.89x = 482,520.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,520.52/756.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.51

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