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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.14, 1,037.67 and 457.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.14, 1,037.67 and 457.30 is: 630.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.14 : 1,037.67 = 457.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.14/1,037.67 = 457.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.14x = 1,037.67 × 457.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.14x = 474,526.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,526.49/752.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.90

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