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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.98, 1,036.44 and 456.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.98, 1,036.44 and 456.32 is: 629.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.98 : 1,036.44 = 456.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.98/1,036.44 = 456.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.98x = 1,036.44 × 456.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.98x = 472,948.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,948.30/750.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.77

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