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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.95, 1,044.53 and 462.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.95, 1,044.53 and 462.15 is: 637.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.95 : 1,044.53 = 462.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.95/1,044.53 = 462.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.95x = 1,044.53 × 462.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.95x = 482,729.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,729.54/756.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.73

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