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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.30, 1,122.71 and 456.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.30, 1,122.71 and 456.73 is: 683.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.30 : 1,122.71 = 456.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.30/1,122.71 = 456.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.30x = 1,122.71 × 456.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.30x = 512,770.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,770.25/750.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.42

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