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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.10, 1,036.19 and 456.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.10, 1,036.19 and 456.35 is: 629.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.10 : 1,036.19 = 456.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.10/1,036.19 = 456.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.10x = 1,036.19 × 456.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.10x = 472,857.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,857.84/751.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.56

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