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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.96, 1,037.80 and 453.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.96, 1,037.80 and 453.22 is: 625.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.96 : 1,037.80 = 453.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.96/1,037.80 = 453.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.96x = 1,037.80 × 453.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.96x = 470,351.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,351.72/751.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.50

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