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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.77, 1,037.16 and 456.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.77, 1,037.16 and 456.93 is: 630.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.77 : 1,037.16 = 456.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.77/1,037.16 = 456.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.77x = 1,037.16 × 456.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.77x = 473,909.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,909.52/751.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.39

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