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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.15, 1,034.85 and 455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.15, 1,034.85 and 455.22 is: 627.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.15 : 1,034.85 = 455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.15/1,034.85 = 455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.15x = 1,034.85 × 455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.15x = 471,084.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,084.42/750.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.99

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