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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.12, 1,039.01 and 458.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.12, 1,039.01 and 458.56 is: 632.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.12 : 1,039.01 = 458.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.12/1,039.01 = 458.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.12x = 1,039.01 × 458.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.12x = 476,448.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,448.43/753.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.63

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