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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.07, 1,036.08 and 456.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.07, 1,036.08 and 456.29 is: 629.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.07 : 1,036.08 = 456.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.07/1,036.08 = 456.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.07x = 1,036.08 × 456.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.07x = 472,747.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,747.76/751.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.44

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