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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.89, 1,035.41 and 455.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.89, 1,035.41 and 455.56 is: 629.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.89 : 1,035.41 = 455.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.89/1,035.41 = 455.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.89x = 1,035.41 × 455.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.89x = 471,683.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,683.92/749.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.00

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