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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.74, 1,038.66 and 458.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.74, 1,038.66 and 458.10 is: 632.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.74 : 1,038.66 = 458.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.74/1,038.66 = 458.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.74x = 1,038.66 × 458.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.74x = 475,813.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,813.89/752.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.11

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