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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.16, 1,044.80 and 462.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.16, 1,044.80 and 462.36 is: 638.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.16 : 1,044.80 = 462.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.16/1,044.80 = 462.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.16x = 1,044.80 × 462.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.16x = 483,073.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,073.73/757.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.01

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