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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.99, 1,039.01 and 458.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.99, 1,039.01 and 458.35 is: 632.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.99 : 1,039.01 = 458.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.99/1,039.01 = 458.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.99x = 1,039.01 × 458.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.99x = 476,231.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,231.69/752.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.45

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