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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.05, 1,036.50 and 456.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.05, 1,036.50 and 456.30 is: 629.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.05 : 1,036.50 = 456.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.05/1,036.50 = 456.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.05x = 1,036.50 × 456.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.05x = 472,954.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,954.95/751.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.72

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