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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.15, 1,045.72 and 463.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.15, 1,045.72 and 463.56 is: 639.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.15 : 1,045.72 = 463.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.15/1,045.72 = 463.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.15x = 1,045.72 × 463.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.15x = 484,753.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,753.96/758.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.39

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