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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.39, 1,034.15 and 454.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.39, 1,034.15 and 454.59 is: 627.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.39 : 1,034.15 = 454.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.39/1,034.15 = 454.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.39x = 1,034.15 × 454.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.39x = 470,111.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,111.98/749.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.33

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