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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.68, 1,036.04 and 455.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.68, 1,036.04 and 455.96 is: 629.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.68 : 1,036.04 = 455.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.68/1,036.04 = 455.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.68x = 1,036.04 × 455.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.68x = 472,392.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,392.80/750.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.29

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