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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.58, 1,038.68 and 457.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.58, 1,038.68 and 457.74 is: 631.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.58 : 1,038.68 = 457.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.58/1,038.68 = 457.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.58x = 1,038.68 × 457.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.58x = 475,443.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,443.09/752.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.75

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