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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.38, 1,037.24 and 452.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.38, 1,037.24 and 452.76 is: 625.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.38 : 1,037.24 = 452.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.38/1,037.24 = 452.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.38x = 1,037.24 × 452.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.38x = 469,620.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,620.78/751.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.01

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