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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.95, 1,035.86 and 452.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.95, 1,035.86 and 452.10 is: 623.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.95 : 1,035.86 = 452.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.95/1,035.86 = 452.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.95x = 1,035.86 × 452.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.95x = 468,312.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,312.31/750.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.63

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