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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.12, 1,037.73 and 457.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.12, 1,037.73 and 457.40 is: 631.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.12 : 1,037.73 = 457.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.12/1,037.73 = 457.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.12x = 1,037.73 × 457.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.12x = 474,657.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,657.70/752.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.09

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