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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.20, 1,037.43 and 457.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.20, 1,037.43 and 457.46 is: 630.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.20 : 1,037.43 = 457.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.20/1,037.43 = 457.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.20x = 1,037.43 × 457.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.20x = 474,582.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,582.73/752.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.93

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