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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.83, 1,037.34 and 453.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.83, 1,037.34 and 453.09 is: 625.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.83 : 1,037.34 = 453.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.83/1,037.34 = 453.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.83x = 1,037.34 × 453.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.83x = 470,008.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,008.38/751.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.15

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