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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.92, 1,124.15 and 457.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.92, 1,124.15 and 457.54 is: 684.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.92 : 1,124.15 = 457.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.92/1,124.15 = 457.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.92x = 1,124.15 × 457.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.92x = 514,343.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,343.59/750.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.95

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