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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.96, 1,038.72 and 458.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.96, 1,038.72 and 458.12 is: 631.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.96 : 1,038.72 = 458.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.96/1,038.72 = 458.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.96x = 1,038.72 × 458.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.96x = 475,858.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,858.41/752.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.98

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