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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.98, 1,038.81 and 458.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.98, 1,038.81 and 458.14 is: 632.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.98 : 1,038.81 = 458.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.98/1,038.81 = 458.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.98x = 1,038.81 × 458.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.98x = 475,920.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,920.41/752.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.05

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