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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.96, 1,035.05 and 451.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.96, 1,035.05 and 451.07 is: 622.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.96 : 1,035.05 = 451.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.96/1,035.05 = 451.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.96x = 1,035.05 × 451.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.96x = 466,880.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,880.34/749.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.54

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