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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.70, 1,038.94 and 458.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.70, 1,038.94 and 458.07 is: 632.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.70 : 1,038.94 = 458.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.70/1,038.94 = 458.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.70x = 1,038.94 × 458.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.70x = 475,907.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,907.25/752.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.27

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