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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.40, 1,036.74 and 456.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.40, 1,036.74 and 456.61 is: 630.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.40 : 1,036.74 = 456.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.40/1,036.74 = 456.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.40x = 1,036.74 × 456.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.40x = 473,385.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,385.85/751.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.01

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