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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.08, 1,036.53 and 456.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.08, 1,036.53 and 456.33 is: 629.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.08 : 1,036.53 = 456.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.08/1,036.53 = 456.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.08x = 1,036.53 × 456.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.08x = 472,999.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,999.73/751.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.76

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