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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.44, 1,035.62 and 455.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.44, 1,035.62 and 455.64 is: 628.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.44 : 1,035.62 = 455.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.44/1,035.62 = 455.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.44x = 1,035.62 × 455.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.44x = 471,869.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,869.90/750.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.79

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