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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.20, 1,035.59 and 455.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.20, 1,035.59 and 455.56 is: 628.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.20 : 1,035.59 = 455.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.20/1,035.59 = 455.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.20x = 1,035.59 × 455.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.20x = 471,768.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,768.51/750.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.86

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