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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.89, 1,037.28 and 453.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.89, 1,037.28 and 453.25 is: 625.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.89 : 1,037.28 = 453.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.89/1,037.28 = 453.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.89x = 1,037.28 × 453.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.89x = 470,147.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,147.16/751.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.29

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