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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.64, 1,036.01 and 456.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.64, 1,036.01 and 456.10 is: 629.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.64 : 1,036.01 = 456.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.64/1,036.01 = 456.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.64x = 1,036.01 × 456.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.64x = 472,524.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,524.16/750.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.50

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