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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.94, 1,034.62 and 455.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.94, 1,034.62 and 455.10 is: 627.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.94 : 1,034.62 = 455.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.94/1,034.62 = 455.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.94x = 1,034.62 × 455.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.94x = 470,855.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,855.56/749.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.86

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