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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.02, 1,037.99 and 457.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.02, 1,037.99 and 457.38 is: 631.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.02 : 1,037.99 = 457.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.02/1,037.99 = 457.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.02x = 1,037.99 × 457.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.02x = 474,758.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,758.46/752.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.31

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