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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.85, 1,045.32 and 462.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.85, 1,045.32 and 462.74 is: 638.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.85 : 1,045.32 = 462.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.85/1,045.32 = 462.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.85x = 1,045.32 × 462.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.85x = 483,711.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,711.38/757.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.27

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