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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.73, 1,035.76 and 455.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.73, 1,035.76 and 455.83 is: 628.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.73 : 1,035.76 = 455.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.73/1,035.76 = 455.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.73x = 1,035.76 × 455.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.73x = 472,130.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,130.48/750.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.90

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