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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.88, 1,045.26 and 463.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.88, 1,045.26 and 463.04 is: 638.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.88 : 1,045.26 = 463.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.88/1,045.26 = 463.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.88x = 1,045.26 × 463.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.88x = 483,997.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,997.19/757.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.62

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