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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.27, 1,035.19 and 455.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.27, 1,035.19 and 455.53 is: 628.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.27 : 1,035.19 = 455.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.27/1,035.19 = 455.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.27x = 1,035.19 × 455.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.27x = 471,560.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,560.10/750.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.52

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