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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.76, 1,047.02 and 463.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.76, 1,047.02 and 463.98 is: 640.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.76 : 1,047.02 = 463.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.76/1,047.02 = 463.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.76x = 1,047.02 × 463.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.76x = 485,796.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,796.34/758.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.25

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