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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.60, 1,039.53 and 454.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.60, 1,039.53 and 454.82 is: 627.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.60 : 1,039.53 = 454.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.60/1,039.53 = 454.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.60x = 1,039.53 × 454.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.60x = 472,795.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,795.54/753.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.38

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