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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.42, 1,038.20 and 457.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.42, 1,038.20 and 457.49 is: 631.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.42 : 1,038.20 = 457.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.42/1,038.20 = 457.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.42x = 1,038.20 × 457.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.42x = 474,958.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,958.64/752.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.25

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