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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.72, 1,040.04 and 459.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.72, 1,040.04 and 459.02 is: 633.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.72 : 1,040.04 = 459.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.72/1,040.04 = 459.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.72x = 1,040.04 × 459.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.72x = 477,399.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,399.16/753.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.39

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