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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.08, 1,037.72 and 457.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.08, 1,037.72 and 457.28 is: 630.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.08 : 1,037.72 = 457.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.08/1,037.72 = 457.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.08x = 1,037.72 × 457.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.08x = 474,528.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,528.60/752.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.95

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