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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.88, 1,038.66 and 458.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.88, 1,038.66 and 458.19 is: 632.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.88 : 1,038.66 = 458.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.88/1,038.66 = 458.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.88x = 1,038.66 × 458.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.88x = 475,903.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,903.63/752.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.11

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