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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.43, 1,037.01 and 456.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.43, 1,037.01 and 456.52 is: 630.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.43 : 1,037.01 = 456.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.43/1,037.01 = 456.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.43x = 1,037.01 × 456.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.43x = 473,415.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,415.81/751.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.02

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