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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.26, 1,044.60 and 462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.26, 1,044.60 and 462.60 is: 638.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.26 : 1,044.60 = 462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.26/1,044.60 = 462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.26x = 1,044.60 × 462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.26x = 483,231.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,231.96/757.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.13

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