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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.08, 1,037.92 and 457.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.08, 1,037.92 and 457.36 is: 631.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.08 : 1,037.92 = 457.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.08/1,037.92 = 457.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.08x = 1,037.92 × 457.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.08x = 474,703.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,703.09/752.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.19

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