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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.06, 1,035.18 and 455.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.06, 1,035.18 and 455.54 is: 628.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.06 : 1,035.18 = 455.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.06/1,035.18 = 455.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.06x = 1,035.18 × 455.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.06x = 471,560.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,560.72/750.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.70

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