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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.13, 1,038.26 and 457.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.13, 1,038.26 and 457.50 is: 631.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.13 : 1,038.26 = 457.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.13/1,038.26 = 457.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.13x = 1,038.26 × 457.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.13x = 475,003.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,003.95/752.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.55

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