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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.84, 1,045.56 and 463.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.84, 1,045.56 and 463.18 is: 639.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.84 : 1,045.56 = 463.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.84/1,045.56 = 463.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.84x = 1,045.56 × 463.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.84x = 484,282.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,282.48/757.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.03

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