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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.21, 1,035.11 and 455.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.21, 1,035.11 and 455.46 is: 628.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.21 : 1,035.11 = 455.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.21/1,035.11 = 455.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.21x = 1,035.11 × 455.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.21x = 471,448.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,448.92/750.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.42

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