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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.66, 1,040.16 and 459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.66, 1,040.16 and 459 is: 633.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.66 : 1,040.16 = 459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.66/1,040.16 = 459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.66x = 1,040.16 × 459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.66x = 477,433.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,433.44/753.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.49

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