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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.50, 1,052.25 and 452.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.50, 1,052.25 and 452.18 is: 624.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.50 : 1,052.25 = 452.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.50/1,052.25 = 452.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.50x = 1,052.25 × 452.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.50x = 475,806.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,806.41/762.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.01

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