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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756, 1,043.04 and 457.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756, 1,043.04 and 457.36 is: 631.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756 : 1,043.04 = 457.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756/1,043.04 = 457.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756x = 1,043.04 × 457.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756x = 477,044.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,044.77/756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.01

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