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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.83, 1,045.44 and 462.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.83, 1,045.44 and 462.59 is: 638.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.83 : 1,045.44 = 462.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.83/1,045.44 = 462.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.83x = 1,045.44 × 462.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.83x = 483,608.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,608.78/757.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.15

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