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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.55, 1,034.52 and 454.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.55, 1,034.52 and 454.83 is: 627.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.55 : 1,034.52 = 454.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.55/1,034.52 = 454.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.55x = 1,034.52 × 454.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.55x = 470,530.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,530.73/749.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.75

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