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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.09, 1,037.41 and 453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.09, 1,037.41 and 453.20 is: 625.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.09 : 1,037.41 = 453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.09/1,037.41 = 453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.09x = 1,037.41 × 453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.09x = 470,147.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,147.89/752.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.13

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