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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.56, 1,045.62 and 463.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.56, 1,045.62 and 463.08 is: 639.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.56 : 1,045.62 = 463.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.56/1,045.62 = 463.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.56x = 1,045.62 × 463.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.56x = 484,205.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,205.71/757.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.16

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