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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.13, 1,044.33 and 462.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.13, 1,044.33 and 462.22 is: 637.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.13 : 1,044.33 = 462.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.13/1,044.33 = 462.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.13x = 1,044.33 × 462.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.13x = 482,705.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,705.87/757.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.55

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