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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.29, 1,036.50 and 456.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.29, 1,036.50 and 456.59 is: 629.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.29 : 1,036.50 = 456.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.29/1,036.50 = 456.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.29x = 1,036.50 × 456.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.29x = 473,250.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,250.35/751.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.92

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