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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.21, 1,038.25 and 457.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.21, 1,038.25 and 457.57 is: 631.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.21 : 1,038.25 = 457.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.21/1,038.25 = 457.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.21x = 1,038.25 × 457.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.21x = 475,072.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,072.05/752.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.57

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