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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.92, 1,036.35 and 456.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.92, 1,036.35 and 456.17 is: 629.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.92 : 1,036.35 = 456.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.92/1,036.35 = 456.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.92x = 1,036.35 × 456.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.92x = 472,746.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,746.60/750.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.56

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