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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.22, 1,036.62 and 456.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.22, 1,036.62 and 456.44 is: 629.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.22 : 1,036.62 = 456.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.22/1,036.62 = 456.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.22x = 1,036.62 × 456.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.22x = 473,157.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,157.42/751.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.86

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