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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.80, 1,124.86 and 458.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.80, 1,124.86 and 458.15 is: 686.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.80 : 1,124.86 = 458.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.80/1,124.86 = 458.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.80x = 1,124.86 × 458.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.80x = 515,356.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,356.28/750.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.41

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