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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.85, 1,039.01 and 458.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.85, 1,039.01 and 458.15 is: 632.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.85 : 1,039.01 = 458.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.85/1,039.01 = 458.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.85x = 1,039.01 × 458.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.85x = 476,014.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,014.95/752.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.28

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