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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.38, 1,038.61 and 457.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.38, 1,038.61 and 457.75 is: 631.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.38 : 1,038.61 = 457.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.38/1,038.61 = 457.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.38x = 1,038.61 × 457.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.38x = 475,423.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,423.73/752.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.89

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