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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.94, 1,034.93 and 455.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.94, 1,034.93 and 455.03 is: 627.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.94 : 1,034.93 = 455.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.94/1,034.93 = 455.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.94x = 1,034.93 × 455.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.94x = 470,916.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,916.75/749.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.94

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