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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.93, 1,036.31 and 456.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.93, 1,036.31 and 456.03 is: 629.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.93 : 1,036.31 = 456.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.93/1,036.31 = 456.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.93x = 1,036.31 × 456.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.93x = 472,588.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,588.45/750.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.34

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