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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.20, 1,035.36 and 455.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.20, 1,035.36 and 455.55 is: 628.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.20 : 1,035.36 = 455.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.20/1,035.36 = 455.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.20x = 1,035.36 × 455.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.20x = 471,658.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,658.25/750.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.71

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