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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.74, 1,045.55 and 463.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.74, 1,045.55 and 463.10 is: 639.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.74 : 1,045.55 = 463.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.74/1,045.55 = 463.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.74x = 1,045.55 × 463.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.74x = 484,197.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,197.98/757.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.00

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