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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.19, 1,037.73 and 457.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.19, 1,037.73 and 457.35 is: 630.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.19 : 1,037.73 = 457.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.19/1,037.73 = 457.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.19x = 1,037.73 × 457.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.19x = 474,605.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,605.82/752.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.97

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