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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.08, 1,044.84 and 462.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.08, 1,044.84 and 462.36 is: 638.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.08 : 1,044.84 = 462.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.08/1,044.84 = 462.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.08x = 1,044.84 × 462.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.08x = 483,092.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,092.22/757.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.10

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