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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.28, 1,036.56 and 456.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.28, 1,036.56 and 456.54 is: 629.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.28 : 1,036.56 = 456.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.28/1,036.56 = 456.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.28x = 1,036.56 × 456.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.28x = 473,231.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,231.10/751.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.90

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