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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.73, 1,034.37 and 454.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.73, 1,034.37 and 454.89 is: 627.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.73 : 1,034.37 = 454.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.73/1,034.37 = 454.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.73x = 1,034.37 × 454.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.73x = 470,524.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,524.57/749.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.59

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