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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.30, 1,036.68 and 456.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.30, 1,036.68 and 456.52 is: 629.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.30 : 1,036.68 = 456.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.30/1,036.68 = 456.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.30x = 1,036.68 × 456.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.30x = 473,265.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,265.15/751.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.93

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