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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.56, 1,034.11 and 454.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.56, 1,034.11 and 454.72 is: 627.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.56 : 1,034.11 = 454.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.56/1,034.11 = 454.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.56x = 1,034.11 × 454.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.56x = 470,230.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,230.50/749.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.34

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