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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.57, 1,036.11 and 455.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.57, 1,036.11 and 455.94 is: 629.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.57 : 1,036.11 = 455.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.57/1,036.11 = 455.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.57x = 1,036.11 × 455.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.57x = 472,403.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,403.99/750.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.39

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