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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.16, 1,036.65 and 456.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.16, 1,036.65 and 456.45 is: 629.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.16 : 1,036.65 = 456.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.16/1,036.65 = 456.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.16x = 1,036.65 × 456.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.16x = 473,178.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,178.89/751.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.94

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