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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.72, 1,045.38 and 462.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.72, 1,045.38 and 462.52 is: 638.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.72 : 1,045.38 = 462.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.72/1,045.38 = 462.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.72x = 1,045.38 × 462.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.72x = 483,509.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,509.16/757.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.11

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