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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.07, 1,034.94 and 455.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.07, 1,034.94 and 455.18 is: 628.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.07 : 1,034.94 = 455.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.07/1,034.94 = 455.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.07x = 1,034.94 × 455.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.07x = 471,080.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,080.52/750.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.05

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