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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.51, 1,035.71 and 455.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.51, 1,035.71 and 455.72 is: 628.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.51 : 1,035.71 = 455.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.51/1,035.71 = 455.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.51x = 1,035.71 × 455.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.51x = 471,986.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,986.30/750.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.89

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