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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.77, 1,038.99 and 457.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.77, 1,038.99 and 457.98 is: 632.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.77 : 1,038.99 = 457.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.77/1,038.99 = 457.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.77x = 1,038.99 × 457.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.77x = 475,836.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,836.64/752.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.11

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