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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.71, 1,039.52 and 458.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.71, 1,039.52 and 458.67 is: 632.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.71 : 1,039.52 = 458.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.71/1,039.52 = 458.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.71x = 1,039.52 × 458.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.71x = 476,797.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,797.79/753.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.60

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