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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.14, 1,036.70 and 456.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.14, 1,036.70 and 456.60 is: 630.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.14 : 1,036.70 = 456.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.14/1,036.70 = 456.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.14x = 1,036.70 × 456.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.14x = 473,354.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,354.94/751.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.18

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