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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.16, 1,037.60 and 457.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.16, 1,037.60 and 457.22 is: 630.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.16 : 1,037.60 = 457.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.16/1,037.60 = 457.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.16x = 1,037.60 × 457.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.16x = 474,411.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,411.47/752.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.73

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