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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.81, 1,038.77 and 458.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.81, 1,038.77 and 458.08 is: 632.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.81 : 1,038.77 = 458.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.81/1,038.77 = 458.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.81x = 1,038.77 × 458.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.81x = 475,839.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,839.76/752.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.08

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