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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.08, 1,037.53 and 453.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.08, 1,037.53 and 453.45 is: 625.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.08 : 1,037.53 = 453.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.08/1,037.53 = 453.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.08x = 1,037.53 × 453.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.08x = 470,467.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,467.98/752.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.56

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