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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.88, 1,036.02 and 456.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.88, 1,036.02 and 456.13 is: 629.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.88 : 1,036.02 = 456.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.88/1,036.02 = 456.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.88x = 1,036.02 × 456.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.88x = 472,559.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,559.80/750.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.34

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