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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.25, 1,044.90 and 462.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.25, 1,044.90 and 462.61 is: 638.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.25 : 1,044.90 = 462.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.25/1,044.90 = 462.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.25x = 1,044.90 × 462.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.25x = 483,382.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,382.50/757.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.34

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