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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.29, 1,036.60 and 456.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.29, 1,036.60 and 456.64 is: 630.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.29 : 1,036.60 = 456.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.29/1,036.60 = 456.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.29x = 1,036.60 × 456.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.29x = 473,353.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,353.02/751.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.05

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