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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.32, 1,045.08 and 462.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.32, 1,045.08 and 462.48 is: 638.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.32 : 1,045.08 = 462.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.32/1,045.08 = 462.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.32x = 1,045.08 × 462.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.32x = 483,328.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,328.60/757.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.21

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