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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.53, 1,039.86 and 458.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.53, 1,039.86 and 458.73 is: 633.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.53 : 1,039.86 = 458.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.53/1,039.86 = 458.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.53x = 1,039.86 × 458.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.53x = 477,014.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,014.98/753.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.04

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