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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.91, 1,037.67 and 456.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.91, 1,037.67 and 456.89 is: 630.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.91 : 1,037.67 = 456.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.91/1,037.67 = 456.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.91x = 1,037.67 × 456.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.91x = 474,101.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,101.05/751.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.53

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