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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.39, 1,036.73 and 452.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.39, 1,036.73 and 452.50 is: 624.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.39 : 1,036.73 = 452.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.39/1,036.73 = 452.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.39x = 1,036.73 × 452.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.39x = 469,118.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,118.86/751.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.34

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