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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.60, 1,045.55 and 462.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.60, 1,045.55 and 462.93 is: 638.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.60 : 1,045.55 = 462.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.60/1,045.55 = 462.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.60x = 1,045.55 × 462.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.60x = 484,016.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,016.46/757.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.88

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