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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.84, 1,036.18 and 456.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.84, 1,036.18 and 456.14 is: 629.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.84 : 1,036.18 = 456.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.84/1,036.18 = 456.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.84x = 1,036.18 × 456.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.84x = 472,643.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,643.15/750.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.49

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