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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.30, 1,038.25 and 453.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.30, 1,038.25 and 453.64 is: 626.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.30 : 1,038.25 = 453.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.30/1,038.25 = 453.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.30x = 1,038.25 × 453.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.30x = 470,991.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,991.73/752.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.07

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