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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.89, 1,034.94 and 455.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.89, 1,034.94 and 455.26 is: 628.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.89 : 1,034.94 = 455.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.89/1,034.94 = 455.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.89x = 1,034.94 × 455.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.89x = 471,166.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,166.78/749.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.31

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