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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.48, 1,038.31 and 457.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.48, 1,038.31 and 457.77 is: 631.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.48 : 1,038.31 = 457.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.48/1,038.31 = 457.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.48x = 1,038.31 × 457.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.48x = 475,306.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,306.02/752.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.66

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