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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.94, 1,044.54 and 462.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.94, 1,044.54 and 462.22 is: 637.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.94 : 1,044.54 = 462.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.94/1,044.54 = 462.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.94x = 1,044.54 × 462.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.94x = 482,807.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,807.28/756.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.84

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