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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.59, 1,035.50 and 455.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.59, 1,035.50 and 455.84 is: 628.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.59 : 1,035.50 = 455.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.59/1,035.50 = 455.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.59x = 1,035.50 × 455.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.59x = 472,022.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,022.32/750.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.87

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