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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.19, 1,036.36 and 456.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.19, 1,036.36 and 456.35 is: 629.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.19 : 1,036.36 = 456.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.19/1,036.36 = 456.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.19x = 1,036.36 × 456.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.19x = 472,940.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,940.60/751.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.59

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