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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.63, 1,045.62 and 462.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.63, 1,045.62 and 462.94 is: 638.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.63 : 1,045.62 = 462.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.63/1,045.62 = 462.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.63x = 1,045.62 × 462.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.63x = 484,059.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,059.32/757.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.91

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