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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.63, 1,037.04 and 456.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.63, 1,037.04 and 456.70 is: 630.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.63 : 1,037.04 = 456.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.63/1,037.04 = 456.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.63x = 1,037.04 × 456.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.63x = 473,616.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,616.17/751.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.12

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