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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.75, 1,035.74 and 455.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.75, 1,035.74 and 455.87 is: 628.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.75 : 1,035.74 = 455.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.75/1,035.74 = 455.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.75x = 1,035.74 × 455.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.75x = 472,155.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,155.34/750.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.91

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