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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.76, 1,037.40 and 457.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.76, 1,037.40 and 457.04 is: 630.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.76 : 1,037.40 = 457.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.76/1,037.40 = 457.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.76x = 1,037.40 × 457.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.76x = 474,133.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,133.30/751.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.70

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