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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.07, 1,035.41 and 455.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.07, 1,035.41 and 455.43 is: 628.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.07 : 1,035.41 = 455.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.07/1,035.41 = 455.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.07x = 1,035.41 × 455.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.07x = 471,556.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,556.78/750.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.68

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