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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.37, 1,039.66 and 454.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.37, 1,039.66 and 454.61 is: 627.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.37 : 1,039.66 = 454.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.37/1,039.66 = 454.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.37x = 1,039.66 × 454.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.37x = 472,639.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,639.83/753.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.37

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