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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.80, 1,040.33 and 459.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.80, 1,040.33 and 459.06 is: 633.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.80 : 1,040.33 = 459.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.80/1,040.33 = 459.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.80x = 1,040.33 × 459.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.80x = 477,571.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,571.14/753.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.56

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