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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.26, 1,035.30 and 451.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.26, 1,035.30 and 451.56 is: 623.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.26 : 1,035.30 = 451.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.26/1,035.30 = 451.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.26x = 1,035.30 × 451.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.26x = 467,497.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,497.28/750.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.11

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