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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751, 1,036.38 and 456.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751, 1,036.38 and 456.21 is: 629.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751 : 1,036.38 = 456.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751/1,036.38 = 456.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751x = 1,036.38 × 456.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751x = 472,806.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,806.92/751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.57

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