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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.95, 1,036.41 and 456.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.95, 1,036.41 and 456.29 is: 629.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.95 : 1,036.41 = 456.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.95/1,036.41 = 456.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.95x = 1,036.41 × 456.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.95x = 472,903.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,903.52/750.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.74

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