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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.94, 1,044.76 and 462.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.94, 1,044.76 and 462.46 is: 638.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.94 : 1,044.76 = 462.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.94/1,044.76 = 462.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.94x = 1,044.76 × 462.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.94x = 483,155.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,155.94/756.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.30

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