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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.50, 1,037.07 and 456.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.50, 1,037.07 and 456.71 is: 630.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.50 : 1,037.07 = 456.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.50/1,037.07 = 456.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.50x = 1,037.07 × 456.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.50x = 473,642.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,642.83/751.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.26

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