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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.98, 1,044.85 and 462.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.98, 1,044.85 and 462.78 is: 638.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.98 : 1,044.85 = 462.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.98/1,044.85 = 462.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.98x = 1,044.85 × 462.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.98x = 483,535.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,535.39/756.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.77

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