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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.93, 1,034.98 and 455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.93, 1,034.98 and 455.22 is: 628.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.93 : 1,034.98 = 455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.93/1,034.98 = 455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.93x = 1,034.98 × 455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.93x = 471,142.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,142.46/749.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.25

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