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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.10, 1,038.02 and 457.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.10, 1,038.02 and 457.32 is: 631.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.10 : 1,038.02 = 457.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.10/1,038.02 = 457.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.10x = 1,038.02 × 457.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.10x = 474,699.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,699.83/752.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.17

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