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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.23, 1,035.06 and 455.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.23, 1,035.06 and 455.39 is: 628.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.23 : 1,035.06 = 455.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.23/1,035.06 = 455.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.23x = 1,035.06 × 455.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.23x = 471,355.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,355.97/750.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.28

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