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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.45, 1,046.58 and 633.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.45, 1,046.58 and 633.85 is: 874.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.45 : 1,046.58 = 633.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.45/1,046.58 = 633.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.45x = 1,046.58 × 633.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.45x = 663,374.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,374.73/758.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.65

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