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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.96, 1,128.53 and 459.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.96, 1,128.53 and 459.54 is: 688.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.96 : 1,128.53 = 459.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.96/1,128.53 = 459.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.96x = 1,128.53 × 459.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.96x = 518,605.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,605.83/752.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.75

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