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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.70, 1,035.37 and 455.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.70, 1,035.37 and 455.96 is: 628.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.70 : 1,035.37 = 455.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.70/1,035.37 = 455.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.70x = 1,035.37 × 455.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.70x = 472,079.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,079.85/750.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.86

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