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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.82, 1,037.48 and 457.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.82, 1,037.48 and 457.11 is: 630.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.82 : 1,037.48 = 457.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.82/1,037.48 = 457.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.82x = 1,037.48 × 457.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.82x = 474,240.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,240.20/751.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.79

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