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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.10, 1,036.60 and 452.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.10, 1,036.60 and 452.41 is: 624.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.10 : 1,036.60 = 452.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.10/1,036.60 = 452.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.10x = 1,036.60 × 452.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.10x = 468,964.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,964.48/751.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.37

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