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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.73, 1,040.38 and 459.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.73, 1,040.38 and 459.15 is: 633.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.73 : 1,040.38 = 459.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.73/1,040.38 = 459.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.73x = 1,040.38 × 459.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.73x = 477,685.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,685.43/753.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.76

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