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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.51, 1,036.04 and 455.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.51, 1,036.04 and 455.67 is: 629.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.51 : 1,036.04 = 455.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.51/1,036.04 = 455.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.51x = 1,036.04 × 455.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.51x = 472,090.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,090.07/750.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.03

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