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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.32, 1,035.28 and 455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.32, 1,035.28 and 455.52 is: 628.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.32 : 1,035.28 = 455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.32/1,035.28 = 455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.32x = 1,035.28 × 455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.32x = 471,588.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,588.47/750.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.52

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