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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.13, 1,039.41 and 458.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.13, 1,039.41 and 458.44 is: 632.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.13 : 1,039.41 = 458.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.13/1,039.41 = 458.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.13x = 1,039.41 × 458.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.13x = 476,507.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,507.12/753.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.70

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