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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.02, 1,034.90 and 451.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.02, 1,034.90 and 451.19 is: 622.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.02 : 1,034.90 = 451.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.02/1,034.90 = 451.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.02x = 1,034.90 × 451.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.02x = 466,938.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,938.55/750.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.57

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