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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.27, 1,036.57 and 456.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.27, 1,036.57 and 456.53 is: 629.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.27 : 1,036.57 = 456.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.27/1,036.57 = 456.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.27x = 1,036.57 × 456.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.27x = 473,225.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,225.30/751.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.90

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