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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.80, 1,033.95 and 455

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.80, 1,033.95 and 455 is: 627.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.80 : 1,033.95 = 455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.80/1,033.95 = 455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.80x = 1,033.95 × 455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.80x = 470,447.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,447.25/749.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.43

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