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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.17, 1,043.55 and 457.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.17, 1,043.55 and 457.52 is: 631.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.17 : 1,043.55 = 457.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.17/1,043.55 = 457.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.17x = 1,043.55 × 457.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.17x = 477,445.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,445.00/756.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.40

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