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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.04, 1,037.88 and 457.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.04, 1,037.88 and 457.35 is: 631.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.04 : 1,037.88 = 457.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.04/1,037.88 = 457.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.04x = 1,037.88 × 457.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.04x = 474,674.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,674.42/752.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.18

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