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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.80, 1,036.92 and 453.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.80, 1,036.92 and 453.04 is: 624.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.80 : 1,036.92 = 453.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.80/1,036.92 = 453.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.80x = 1,036.92 × 453.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.80x = 469,766.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,766.24/751.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.86

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