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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.60, 1,040.04 and 458.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.60, 1,040.04 and 458.94 is: 633.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.60 : 1,040.04 = 458.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.60/1,040.04 = 458.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.60x = 1,040.04 × 458.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.60x = 477,315.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,315.96/753.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.38

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