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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.96, 1,046.76 and 463.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.96, 1,046.76 and 463.42 is: 639.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.96 : 1,046.76 = 463.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.96/1,046.76 = 463.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.96x = 1,046.76 × 463.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.96x = 485,089.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,089.52/757.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.99

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