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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.55, 1,038.80 and 457.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.55, 1,038.80 and 457.83 is: 631.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.55 : 1,038.80 = 457.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.55/1,038.80 = 457.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.55x = 1,038.80 × 457.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.55x = 475,591.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,591.51/752.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.97

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