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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.41, 1,126.56 and 458.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.41, 1,126.56 and 458.97 is: 688.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.41 : 1,126.56 = 458.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.41/1,126.56 = 458.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.41x = 1,126.56 × 458.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.41x = 517,057.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,057.24/751.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.12

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