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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.95, 1,043.69 and 462.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.95, 1,043.69 and 462.11 is: 637.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.95 : 1,043.69 = 462.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.95/1,043.69 = 462.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.95x = 1,043.69 × 462.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.95x = 482,292.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,292.06/756.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.16

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