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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.96, 1,044.93 and 462.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.96, 1,044.93 and 462.33 is: 638.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.96 : 1,044.93 = 462.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.96/1,044.93 = 462.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.96x = 1,044.93 × 462.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.96x = 483,102.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,102.49/756.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.21

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