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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.98, 1,036.53 and 456.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.98, 1,036.53 and 456.69 is: 629.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.98 : 1,036.53 = 456.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.98/1,036.53 = 456.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.98x = 1,036.53 × 456.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.98x = 473,372.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,372.89/751.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.50

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