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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.27, 1,039.03 and 454.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.27, 1,039.03 and 454.44 is: 626.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.27 : 1,039.03 = 454.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.27/1,039.03 = 454.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.27x = 1,039.03 × 454.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.27x = 472,179.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,179.55/753.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.84

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