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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.75, 1,038.74 and 458.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.75, 1,038.74 and 458.11 is: 632.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.75 : 1,038.74 = 458.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.75/1,038.74 = 458.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.75x = 1,038.74 × 458.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.75x = 475,857.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,857.18/752.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.16

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