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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.34, 1,036.77 and 456.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.34, 1,036.77 and 456.50 is: 629.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.34 : 1,036.77 = 456.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.34/1,036.77 = 456.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.34x = 1,036.77 × 456.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.34x = 473,285.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,285.51/751.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.92

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