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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.65, 1,036.03 and 456.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.65, 1,036.03 and 456.07 is: 629.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.65 : 1,036.03 = 456.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.65/1,036.03 = 456.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.65x = 1,036.03 × 456.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.65x = 472,502.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,502.20/750.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.46

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