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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.92, 1,037.50 and 456.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.92, 1,037.50 and 456.99 is: 630.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.92 : 1,037.50 = 456.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.92/1,037.50 = 456.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.92x = 1,037.50 × 456.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.92x = 474,127.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,127.13/751.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.56

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