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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.98, 1,034.74 and 455.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.98, 1,034.74 and 455.14 is: 627.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.98 : 1,034.74 = 455.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.98/1,034.74 = 455.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.98x = 1,034.74 × 455.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.98x = 470,951.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,951.56/749.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.95

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