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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.62, 1,045.78 and 462.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.62, 1,045.78 and 462.91 is: 638.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.62 : 1,045.78 = 462.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.62/1,045.78 = 462.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.62x = 1,045.78 × 462.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.62x = 484,097.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,097.09/757.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.97

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