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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.70, 1,039.04 and 458.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.70, 1,039.04 and 458.07 is: 632.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.70 : 1,039.04 = 458.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.70/1,039.04 = 458.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.70x = 1,039.04 × 458.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.70x = 475,953.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,953.05/752.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.33

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