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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.69, 1,037.94 and 457.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.69, 1,037.94 and 457.35 is: 631.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.69 : 1,037.94 = 457.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.69/1,037.94 = 457.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.69x = 1,037.94 × 457.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.69x = 474,701.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,701.86/751.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.51

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