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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.27, 1,037.85 and 453.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.27, 1,037.85 and 453.58 is: 625.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.27 : 1,037.85 = 453.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.27/1,037.85 = 453.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.27x = 1,037.85 × 453.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.27x = 470,749.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,749.14/752.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.77

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