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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.24, 1,044.56 and 462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.24, 1,044.56 and 462.40 is: 637.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.24 : 1,044.56 = 462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.24/1,044.56 = 462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.24x = 1,044.56 × 462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.24x = 483,004.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,004.54/757.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.85

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