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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.64, 1,039.11 and 458.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.64, 1,039.11 and 458.40 is: 632.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.64 : 1,039.11 = 458.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.64/1,039.11 = 458.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.64x = 1,039.11 × 458.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.64x = 476,328.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,328.02/752.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.88

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