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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.63, 1,038.02 and 457.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.63, 1,038.02 and 457.65 is: 631.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.63 : 1,038.02 = 457.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.63/1,038.02 = 457.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.63x = 1,038.02 × 457.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.63x = 475,047.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,047.56/752.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.19

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