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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.53, 1,037.21 and 456.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.53, 1,037.21 and 456.78 is: 630.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.53 : 1,037.21 = 456.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.53/1,037.21 = 456.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.53x = 1,037.21 × 456.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.53x = 473,774.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,774.50/751.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.41

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