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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.54, 1,039.61 and 458.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.54, 1,039.61 and 458.84 is: 633.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.54 : 1,039.61 = 458.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.54/1,039.61 = 458.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.54x = 1,039.61 × 458.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.54x = 477,007.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,007.16/753.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.02

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