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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.72, 1,040.07 and 458.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.72, 1,040.07 and 458.95 is: 633.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.72 : 1,040.07 = 458.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.72/1,040.07 = 458.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.72x = 1,040.07 × 458.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.72x = 477,334.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,334.93/753.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.31

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