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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.92, 1,045.95 and 463.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.92, 1,045.95 and 463.35 is: 639.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.92 : 1,045.95 = 463.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.92/1,045.95 = 463.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.92x = 1,045.95 × 463.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.92x = 484,644.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,644.85/757.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.44

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