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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.93, 1,037.74 and 457.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.93, 1,037.74 and 457.22 is: 631.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.93 : 1,037.74 = 457.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.93/1,037.74 = 457.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.93x = 1,037.74 × 457.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.93x = 474,475.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,475.48/751.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.01

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