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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.65, 1,035.90 and 452.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.65, 1,035.90 and 452.07 is: 623.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.65 : 1,035.90 = 452.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.65/1,035.90 = 452.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.65x = 1,035.90 × 452.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.65x = 468,299.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,299.31/750.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.86

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