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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.99, 1,044.54 and 462.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.99, 1,044.54 and 462.38 is: 638.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.99 : 1,044.54 = 462.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.99/1,044.54 = 462.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.99x = 1,044.54 × 462.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.99x = 482,969.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,969.18/756.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.01

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