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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.87, 1,036.38 and 456.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.87, 1,036.38 and 456.18 is: 629.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.87 : 1,036.38 = 456.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.87/1,036.38 = 456.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.87x = 1,036.38 × 456.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.87x = 472,775.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,775.83/750.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.64

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