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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.75, 1,034.64 and 455.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.75, 1,034.64 and 455.11 is: 628.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.75 : 1,034.64 = 455.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.75/1,034.64 = 455.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.75x = 1,034.64 × 455.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.75x = 470,872.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,872.42/749.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.04

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