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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.14, 1,036.62 and 456.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.14, 1,036.62 and 456.45 is: 629.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.14 : 1,036.62 = 456.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.14/1,036.62 = 456.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.14x = 1,036.62 × 456.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.14x = 473,165.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,165.20/751.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.93

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