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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.94, 1,036.42 and 456.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.94, 1,036.42 and 456.30 is: 629.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.94 : 1,036.42 = 456.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.94/1,036.42 = 456.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.94x = 1,036.42 × 456.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.94x = 472,918.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,918.45/750.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.77

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