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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.16, 1,034.88 and 455.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.16, 1,034.88 and 455.32 is: 628.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.16 : 1,034.88 = 455.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.16/1,034.88 = 455.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.16x = 1,034.88 × 455.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.16x = 471,201.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,201.56/750.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.13

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