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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.65, 1,045.81 and 462.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.65, 1,045.81 and 462.92 is: 638.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.65 : 1,045.81 = 462.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.65/1,045.81 = 462.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.65x = 1,045.81 × 462.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.65x = 484,121.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,121.71/757.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.97

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