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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.50, 1,045.43 and 462.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.50, 1,045.43 and 462.97 is: 638.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.50 : 1,045.43 = 462.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.50/1,045.43 = 462.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.50x = 1,045.43 × 462.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.50x = 483,998.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,998.88/757.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.94

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