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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.53, 1,036.67 and 452.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.53, 1,036.67 and 452.57 is: 624.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.53 : 1,036.67 = 452.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.53/1,036.67 = 452.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.53x = 1,036.67 × 452.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.53x = 469,160.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,160.56/751.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.28

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