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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.31, 1,037.79 and 457.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.31, 1,037.79 and 457.38 is: 630.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.31 : 1,037.79 = 457.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.31/1,037.79 = 457.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.31x = 1,037.79 × 457.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.31x = 474,664.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,664.39/752.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.94

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