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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.83, 1,045.76 and 463.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.83, 1,045.76 and 463.05 is: 638.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.83 : 1,045.76 = 463.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.83/1,045.76 = 463.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.83x = 1,045.76 × 463.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.83x = 484,236.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,236.85/757.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.98

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