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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.71, 1,035.80 and 455.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.71, 1,035.80 and 455.96 is: 629.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.71 : 1,035.80 = 455.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.71/1,035.80 = 455.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.71x = 1,035.80 × 455.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.71x = 472,281.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,281.09/750.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.11

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