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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.69, 1,036.56 and 456.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.69, 1,036.56 and 456.35 is: 630.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.69 : 1,036.56 = 456.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.69/1,036.56 = 456.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.69x = 1,036.56 × 456.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.69x = 473,028.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,028.97/750.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.13

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