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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.34, 1,044.90 and 462.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.34, 1,044.90 and 462.53 is: 638.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.34 : 1,044.90 = 462.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.34/1,044.90 = 462.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.34x = 1,044.90 × 462.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.34x = 483,297.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,297.60/757.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.15

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