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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.92, 1,044.63 and 462.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.92, 1,044.63 and 462.39 is: 638.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.92 : 1,044.63 = 462.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.92/1,044.63 = 462.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.92x = 1,044.63 × 462.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.92x = 483,026.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,026.47/756.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.15

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